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Ascent Collection (#9)

"Reaching New Heights: A Journey of Ascents" Embarking on a historical adventure

Background imageAscent Collection: Night ascent of Mr Green in the albion balloon from the gardens of Cremorne House (engraving)

Night ascent of Mr Green in the albion balloon from the gardens of Cremorne House (engraving)
608081 Night ascent of Mr Green in the albion balloon from the gardens of Cremorne House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAscent Collection: Balloon ascent at the opening of New London Bridge (engraving)

Balloon ascent at the opening of New London Bridge (engraving)
610849 Balloon ascent at the opening of New London Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAscent Collection: Balloon ascent on Monday last (engraving)

Balloon ascent on Monday last (engraving)
614364 Balloon ascent on Monday last (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balloon ascent on Monday last, by Mr Hampton from White Conduit Gardens)

Background imageAscent Collection: Ascent of the Great Pyramid (engraving)

Ascent of the Great Pyramid (engraving)
663929 Ascent of the Great Pyramid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent of the Great Pyramid)

Background imageAscent Collection: Ascent of M Godards Montgolfier Balloon (coloured engraving)

Ascent of M Godards Montgolfier Balloon (coloured engraving)
729262 Ascent of M Godards Montgolfier Balloon (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent of M Godards Montgolfier Balloon from Cremorne Gardens)

Background imageAscent Collection: Balloon ascent at Brighton (engraving)

Balloon ascent at Brighton (engraving)
729687 Balloon ascent at Brighton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balloon ascent at Brighton, East Sussex)

Background imageAscent Collection: Scientific balloon ascent from Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)

Scientific balloon ascent from Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving)
584484 Scientific balloon ascent from Vauxhall Gardens, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scientific balloon ascent from Vauxhall Gardens, London)

Background imageAscent Collection: Illustration for The Arabian Nights, 1895 (colour engraving)

Illustration for The Arabian Nights, 1895 (colour engraving)
PER224721 Illustration for The Arabian Nights, 1895 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageAscent Collection: Snowy Ascent, Himalayan series, 1924 (tempera on canvas laid on cardboard)

Snowy Ascent, Himalayan series, 1924 (tempera on canvas laid on cardboard)
5642625 Snowy Ascent, Himalayan series, 1924 (tempera on canvas laid on cardboard) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 29.8A--40.4 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum

Background imageAscent Collection: First ascent into the stratosphere, 28 May 1931 (b / w photo)

First ascent into the stratosphere, 28 May 1931 (b / w photo)
5998042 First ascent into the stratosphere, 28 May 1931 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First ascent into the stratosphere, 28 May 1931)

Background imageAscent Collection: Sketches at Bradford during the Royal Visit (engraving)

Sketches at Bradford during the Royal Visit (engraving)
1621922 Sketches at Bradford during the Royal Visit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Bradford during the Royal Visit)

Background imageAscent Collection: Monument at Chamonix to commemorate the Ascent of Mont Blanc in 1787 (engraving)

Monument at Chamonix to commemorate the Ascent of Mont Blanc in 1787 (engraving)
1591380 Monument at Chamonix to commemorate the Ascent of Mont Blanc in 1787 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAscent Collection: Ascent of Fujiyama, the Sacred Mountain of Japan (engraving)

Ascent of Fujiyama, the Sacred Mountain of Japan (engraving)
1596194 Ascent of Fujiyama, the Sacred Mountain of Japan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent of Fujiyama, the Sacred Mountain of Japan)

Background imageAscent Collection: Plate 487. A, Ascending a Step; B, Lifting a Hand-kerchief, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 487. A, Ascending a Step; B, Lifting a Hand-kerchief, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950500 Plate 487.A, Ascending a Step; B, Lifting a Hand-kerchief, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.8x42.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageAscent Collection: Plate 474. Child, Walking Upstairs, Kneeling, Reaching for Vase

Plate 474. Child, Walking Upstairs, Kneeling, Reaching for Vase
3950422 Plate 474. Child, Walking Upstairs, Kneeling, Reaching for Vase, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 14.6x45.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageAscent Collection: Plate 103. Turning and Ascending Stairs, Pitcher & Goblet in Hands

Plate 103. Turning and Ascending Stairs, Pitcher & Goblet in Hands
3950157 Plate 103. Turning and Ascending Stairs, Pitcher & Goblet in Hands, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.1x33.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Background imageAscent Collection: Plate 99. Turning and Ascending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 99. Turning and Ascending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950154 Plate 99. Turning and Ascending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.5x43.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageAscent Collection: Plate 94. Ascending Stairs Looking Around; Basin in Hands, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 94. Ascending Stairs Looking Around; Basin in Hands, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950151 Plate 94. Ascending Stairs Looking Around; Basin in Hands, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.8x35.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageAscent Collection: Plate 489. A, Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 489. A, Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950100 Plate 489. A, Ascending Incline, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.9x34.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageAscent Collection: Plate 486. A, Lawn Tennis; B, Ascending a Step, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 486. A, Lawn Tennis; B, Ascending a Step, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950098 Plate 486. A, Lawn Tennis; B, Ascending a Step, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.8x34.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageAscent Collection: Half guinea ticket for balloon ascent at Tottenham Court Road, London, March 23 1785 (print)

Half guinea ticket for balloon ascent at Tottenham Court Road, London, March 23 1785 (print)
3869771 Half guinea ticket for balloon ascent at Tottenham Court Road, London, March 23 1785 (print) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

Background imageAscent Collection: The Ascent of Vesuvius, Tourists at the Foot of the Cone (engraving)

The Ascent of Vesuvius, Tourists at the Foot of the Cone (engraving)
1613740 The Ascent of Vesuvius, Tourists at the Foot of the Cone (engraving) by Ralston, J.M.L. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascent of Vesuvius)

Background imageAscent Collection: Ascent of M Godards Montgolfier Balloon from Cremorne Gardens (engraving)

Ascent of M Godards Montgolfier Balloon from Cremorne Gardens (engraving)
1613127 Ascent of M Godards Montgolfier Balloon from Cremorne Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAscent Collection: Balloon Ascension of Mademoiselle Delon, From Philadelphia, 1851 (engraving)

Balloon Ascension of Mademoiselle Delon, From Philadelphia, 1851 (engraving)
1774755 Balloon Ascension of Mademoiselle Delon, From Philadelphia, 1851 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageAscent Collection: Baptism of the Prince Imperial (engraving)

Baptism of the Prince Imperial (engraving)
1608903 Baptism of the Prince Imperial (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baptism of the Prince Imperial)

Background imageAscent Collection: Ascent to the First Heaven, Paradise, Canto 1 (engraving)

Ascent to the First Heaven, Paradise, Canto 1 (engraving)
5214015 Ascent to the First Heaven, Paradise, Canto 1 (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent to the First Heaven, Paradise, Canto 1)

Background imageAscent Collection: An Ascent of Mount Etna (engraving)

An Ascent of Mount Etna (engraving)
1044049 An Ascent of Mount Etna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ascent of Mount Etna)

Background imageAscent Collection: An Ascent of Mount Wellington, Tasmania (engraving)

An Ascent of Mount Wellington, Tasmania (engraving)
1061501 An Ascent of Mount Wellington, Tasmania (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ascent of Mount Wellington, Tasmania)

Background imageAscent Collection: Alpine Climbing (engraving)

Alpine Climbing (engraving)
1053780 Alpine Climbing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alpine Climbing. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageAscent Collection: The Ascension, 1547. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel

The Ascension, 1547. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
The Ascension, 1547

Background imageAscent Collection: Elijah is Taken up to Heaven, 1547. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel

Elijah is Taken up to Heaven, 1547. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
Elijah is Taken up to Heaven, 1547

Background imageAscent Collection: Christ Ascending the Cross with Sin, Death, and the Devil, 1547

Christ Ascending the Cross with Sin, Death, and the Devil, 1547

Background imageAscent Collection: The Martyrdom of Saint Barnabas, c. 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot

The Martyrdom of Saint Barnabas, c. 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Martyrdom of Saint Barnabas, c. 1634/1635

Background imageAscent Collection: The Martyrdom of Saint Matthew, c. 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot

The Martyrdom of Saint Matthew, c. 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Martyrdom of Saint Matthew, c. 1634/1635

Background imageAscent Collection: The Martyrdom of Saint James Minor, c. 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot

The Martyrdom of Saint James Minor, c. 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Martyrdom of Saint James Minor, c. 1634/1635

Background imageAscent Collection: Descent

Descent
Peter Pfeiffer

Background imageAscent Collection: Heaven Road

Heaven Road
TIANQI

Background imageAscent Collection: Ascension du Constitutionnel, 1830 / 1835. Creator: Aubert

Ascension du Constitutionnel, 1830 / 1835. Creator: Aubert
Ascension du Constitutionnel, 1830/1835. [Bienheureux les pauvres d esprit, le Royaume des cieux leur appartient. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven]

Background imageAscent Collection: The Martyrdom of Saint Philip, c. 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot

The Martyrdom of Saint Philip, c. 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Martyrdom of Saint Philip, c. 1634/1635

Background imageAscent Collection: The Martyrdom of Saint Peter, c. 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot

The Martyrdom of Saint Peter, c. 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Martyrdom of Saint Peter, c. 1634/1635

Background imageAscent Collection: The Martyrdom of Saint Thomas, c. 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot

The Martyrdom of Saint Thomas, c. 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Martyrdom of Saint Thomas, c. 1634/1635

Background imageAscent Collection: The Martyrdom of Saint James Major, c. 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot

The Martyrdom of Saint James Major, c. 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Martyrdom of Saint James Major, c. 1634/1635

Background imageAscent Collection: The Martyrdom of Saint Simon, c. 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot

The Martyrdom of Saint Simon, c. 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Martyrdom of Saint Simon, c. 1634/1635

Background imageAscent Collection: The Martyrdom of Saint John the Evangelist, c. 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot

The Martyrdom of Saint John the Evangelist, c. 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Martyrdom of Saint John the Evangelist, c. 1634/1635

Background imageAscent Collection: The Martyrdom of Saint Matthias, c. 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot

The Martyrdom of Saint Matthias, c. 1634 / 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Martyrdom of Saint Matthias, c. 1634/1635

Background imageAscent Collection: The Ascension, 1608 / 1611. Creator: Jacques Callot

The Ascension, 1608 / 1611. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Ascension, 1608/1611

Background imageAscent Collection: The Ascension, 1915-1925. Creator: H. Siddons Mowbray

The Ascension, 1915-1925. Creator: H. Siddons Mowbray
The Ascension, 1915-1925

Background imageAscent Collection: The Ascension, 1456 / 1457. Creator: Johann Koerbecke

The Ascension, 1456 / 1457. Creator: Johann Koerbecke
The Ascension, 1456/1457




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"Reaching New Heights: A Journey of Ascents" Embarking on a historical adventure, we delve into the world of ascents that have captivated hearts and minds throughout time. From the Vauxhall Royal Balloon's first ascent to the breathtaking Road to Blencathra, these remarkable feats remind us of our innate desire to soar above ordinary limits. Intriguingly, it was during a balloon event in Stockport that Charles Green etched his name into history as he defied gravity with his awe-inspiring flight. Meanwhile, an enchanting engraving by Saint Jean of the Cross depicts the spiritual ascent to Mount Carmel, offering solace and enlightenment for centuries. The Vauxhall Royal Balloon's majestic ascent stands as a testament to human ingenuity and courage. Similarly, Mr. Sadler's daring journey over Nottingham left spectators in awe as they witnessed his triumphant rise against all odds. Auguste-Rosalie Bisson immortalized the sheer magnificence of nature through "The Ascent of Mont Blanc. " This masterpiece captures not only the physical challenge but also celebrates mankind's indomitable spirit in conquering towering peaks. Saint John of the Cross, a Spanish mystic revered for his profound wisdom, invites us on an introspective ascent towards spiritual awakening. His teachings continue to inspire seekers around the globe even today. As we gaze upon images capturing Montgolfier balloons soaring gracefully over Paris or witness balloon ascents from Seal near Sevenoaks in Kent, we are reminded that humanity has always yearned for boundless horizons and endless possibilities. Let us never forget James Sadler's courageous ascent from Merton Fields in Oxford—a reminder that dreams can be realized when one dares to take flight against adversity. Through these captivating glimpses into various ascents throughout history, we are reminded that within each one of us lies an insatiable thirst for exploration and growth.