Climber Collection (#10)

In Attempting to Pass the Corner I Slipped and Fell from
STC184864 In Attempting to Pass the Corner I Slipped and Fell from The Ascent of the Matterhorn by Edward Whymper, published 1860s-80s (engraving) by Whymper

New Years Eve in the high mountains, meeting of Italian and French Alpine at the border with a temperature of -16
2815077 New Years Eve in the high mountains, meeting of Italian and French Alpine at the border with a temperature of -16 (colour litho) by Beltrame

The great tests of mountaineering, the 36th Alpine company of the Susa Battalion reaches the summit... (colour litho)
2814820 The great tests of mountaineering, the 36th Alpine company of the Susa Battalion reaches the summit... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Unstead Farm, Godalming (watercolour with scratching out)
1766743 Unstead Farm, Godalming (watercolour with scratching out) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); 45x36.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Unstead Farm, Godalming. Helen Allingham (1848-1926)

A Berkshire Cottage (watercolour with scratching out)
1766730 A Berkshire Cottage (watercolour with scratching out) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); 24x18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Berkshire Cottage. Helen Allingham (1848-1926)

At Stedham near Midhurst (watercolour with scratching out)
1766714 At Stedham near Midhurst (watercolour with scratching out) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); 35.3x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At Stedham near Midhurst)

Under the Old Malthouse, Hambledon, Surrey (watercolour with scratching out)
1766706 Under the Old Malthouse, Hambledon, Surrey (watercolour with scratching out) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); 33x24.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the Old Malthouse, Hambledon)

A Country House (watercolour with scratching out)
1766694 A Country House (watercolour with scratching out) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Country House. Helen Allingham (1848-1926)

Detail of the back of a Momoyama period Christian folding missal stand decorated with
1766578 Detail of the back of a Momoyama period Christian folding missal stand decorated with vines and foliage in aogai and gold hiramakie on a roironuri ground by Japanese School

Flowers and Garden Fence; Bluhende Blumen am Gartenzaun (oil on canvas)
1765153 Flowers and Garden Fence; Bluhende Blumen am Gartenzaun (oil on canvas) by Moser, Koloman (1868-1918); 100.3x100.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Asulkan Glacier from ice grotto, Selkirk Mountains, British Columbia, c. 1902 (b / w photo)
5052278 Asulkan Glacier from ice grotto, Selkirk Mountains, British Columbia, c.1902 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Climbers ascending Mont Blanc, c. 1860 (b / w photo)
CHT214737 Climbers ascending Mont Blanc, c.1860 (b/w photo) by Bisson Freres Studio, (fl.1841-64); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Pic du Midi: D Ossau, Pyrenees
RHC9696 Pic du Midi: D Ossau, Pyrenees by Stanfield, William Clarkson (1793-1867); Royal Holloway, University of London; eRoyal Holloway, University of London; English, out of copyright

La Terrasse, (oil on canvas)
652415 La Terrasse, (oil on canvas) by Martin, Henri (1860-1943); 56x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Terrasse. Henri Martin (1860-1943). Oil on canvas on masonite

Page 209. Comesperma volubile; 210. Hibbertia fasciculata, c
5670564 Page 209. Comesperma volubile; 210. Hibbertia fasciculata, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

In the Courtyard, 1876 (oil on canvas)
827488 In the Courtyard, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Madrazo y Garreta, Ricardo de (1852-1917); 86.3x55.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Courtyard. Ricardo de Madrazo Y Garreta (1852-1917)

Louis Ramond de Carbonnieres (engraving)
815826 Louis Ramond de Carbonnieres (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Ramond de Carbonnieres, (1755-1827)

The dangers of alpimism (colour litho)
2779160 The dangers of alpimism (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dangers of alpimism)

Blackshirts businesses in Ukraine (colour litho)
2778604 Blackshirts businesses in Ukraine (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blackshirts businesses in Ukraine)

Made fierce by the cold and hunger, a big boar tried to attack a worker... (colour litho)
2778129 Made fierce by the cold and hunger, a big boar tried to attack a worker... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fierce by the cold and hunger)

The dogs that save (colour litho)
2783460 The dogs that save (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dogs that save)

Two climbers stranded in the northern Grigna and rescued after three days by teams who came to their rescue
2815202 Two climbers stranded in the northern Grigna and rescued after three days by teams who came to their rescue (colour litho) by Beltrame

Alpine tragedies, the death of two Milanese mountaineers in the Dauphine Alps (colour litho)
2815029 Alpine tragedies, the death of two Milanese mountaineers in the Dauphine Alps (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alpine tragedies)

Exciting adventure while climbing to a summit of Mont Blanc (colour litho)
2809320 Exciting adventure while climbing to a summit of Mont Blanc (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

From the Dolomites to the Brenner Pass (colour litho)
2809036 From the Dolomites to the Brenner Pass (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Dolomites to the Brenner Pass)

Glass Door onto the Garden; Porte Vitree sur le Jardin, (oil on canvas)
652395 Glass Door onto the Garden; Porte Vitree sur le Jardin, (oil on canvas) by Le Sidaner, Henri Eugene Augustin (1862-1939); 55.8x38.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Climbers, from The Light Side of Egypt, 1908 (colour litho)
STC361031 The Climbers, from The Light Side of Egypt, 1908 (colour litho) by Thackeray, Lance (fl.1901 d.1916); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

"There was an Old Man of Dundee, who frequented the top of a tree", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386685 " There was an Old Man of Dundee, who frequented the top of a tree", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Woman catching man falling from mountain (colour litho)
3092955 Woman catching man falling from mountain (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman catching man falling from mountain)

First ascent of the Matterhorn (engraving)
6317557 First ascent of the Matterhorn (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); (add.info.: The first ascent of the Matterhorn, made by Edward Whymper, Lord Francis Douglas, Charles Hudson)

Mr Sheepshanks House, Camden Crescent, Bath, c. 1916-1918 (oil on canvas)
657155 Mr Sheepshanks House, Camden Crescent, Bath, c. 1916-1918 (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 58.42x48.26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Sheepshanks House)

The Flowers of Venus, 1890 (oil on canvas)
658701 The Flowers of Venus, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); 59.7x21.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flowers of Venus. John William Godward (1861-1922)

A Young Beauty, (oil on canvas)
658216 A Young Beauty, (oil on canvas) by Reggianini, Vittorio (1858-1938); 57x71.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Beauty. Vittorio Reggianini (1858-1938). Oil on canvas

Strawberries in a Blue and White Buckelteller with Roses and Sweet Briar on a Ledge
659634 Strawberries in a Blue and White Buckelteller with Roses and Sweet Briar on a Ledge, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Hammer

The Nymphs in the Garden; Les Nymphes dans un Jardin, (oil on canvas)
653324 The Nymphs in the Garden; Les Nymphes dans un Jardin, (oil on canvas) by Martin, Henri (1860-1943); 63.5x79.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Gardeners House in the Moonlight, Gerberoy; La Maison du Jardinier au Clair de
653020 The Gardeners House in the Moonlight, Gerberoy; La Maison du Jardinier au Clair de Lune, Gerberoy, 1926 (oil on canvas) by Le Sidaner

Resting on a Ledge, from Ten Scenes in the Last Ascent of Mont Blanc Including Five
STC184885 Resting on a Ledge, from Ten Scenes in the Last Ascent of Mont Blanc Including Five Views from the Summit, by J.D.H

Arbour being built as a shade against the sun, from The Gardeners Labyrinth
STC171157 Arbour being built as a shade against the sun, from The Gardeners Labyrinth, 1586 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Hill

"Klondike"from Century Magazine, March 1898, (colour lithograph)
5902943 " Klondike" from Century Magazine, March 1898, (colour lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

At the Cottage Door (watercolour with scratching out)
1766715 At the Cottage Door (watercolour with scratching out) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Cottage Door. Helen Allingham (1848-1926)

Detail of a fine and very rare famille rose celadon-ground vase with a gilt outlined
1764855 Detail of a fine and very rare famille rose celadon-ground vase with a gilt outlined enamel of Prunus and Roses, 1735-1795 (enamelled ceramic) by Chinese School (18th century)

A Buckinghamshire House at Penstreet (watercolour with scratching out)
1766728 A Buckinghamshire House at Penstreet (watercolour with scratching out) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); 35.5x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Buckinghamshire House at Penstreet)

Hindu Temples at Agori, Uttar Pradesh, (pencil and w / c)
1196898 Hindu Temples at Agori, Uttar Pradesh, (pencil and w/c) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837); 53.4x74.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

A hanging lantern, decorated with green leaves and vines and yellow iridescent flowers
1195131 A hanging lantern, decorated with green leaves and vines and yellow iridescent flowers, (favrile glass) by Tiffany Studios (1902-32); 35.6 (high)

Peasant Outside His Home in Labastide-du-Vert; Paysan Devant sa Maison a
1196524 Peasant Outside His Home in Labastide-du-Vert; Paysan Devant sa Maison a Labastide-du-Vert, c.1910 (oil on canvas) by Martin

The Summit of Snowdon (b / w photo)
3095303 The Summit of Snowdon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Summit of Snowdon. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Tourists Guide! (colour litho)
3648167 The Tourists Guide! (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tourists Guide)

Three Lombard mountaineers fall along the rugged wall of the Magnaghi tower (southern Grigna)
2815652 Three Lombard mountaineers fall along the rugged wall of the Magnaghi tower (southern Grigna) crushing themselves (colour litho) by Beltrame

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"Conquering New Heights: The Legacy of Sir Edmund Hillary" Sir Edmund Hillary, a legendary New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, etched his name in history on May 28, 1953. Alongside Tenzing Norgay, he stood near the summit of Mount Everest - a feat that had eluded countless climbers before them. Their triumph marked an extraordinary milestone in human achievement. From the breathtaking Monte Rosa in Italy's Aosta Valley to the rugged cliffs above Llanberis Pass in Wales, mountaineers have always been drawn to nature's vertical challenges. With unwavering determination and skillful navigation across treacherous crevasses, they push their limits and inspire us all. In 1861, Auguste-Rosalie Bisson captured the essence of this pursuit with his iconic photograph "The Ascent of Mont Blanc. " It immortalized climbers defying gravity as they ascended Europe's highest peak. This image serves as a timeless reminder of humanity's relentless desire to conquer mountains. Not limited to towering summits alone, climbers also explore hidden realms beneath our feet. Venturing into cave archways like those found at Foxhole on Gower Peninsula in Wales reveals an entirely different kind of challenge - one where darkness meets adrenaline-fueled exploration. Annie Peck understood this thrill intimately when she masked up for her climbing adventures. Her courage exemplified how humans can adapt and thrive even under extreme conditions while scaling great heights or delving deep into uncharted territories. Sadly, not all species are as fortunate as these intrepid explorers. The endangered Ocelot reminds us that our actions impact more than just ourselves; we must protect fragile ecosystems so future generations can experience the wonders that climbers witness firsthand. Reflecting on past expeditions brings us back to the historic British camp at Mount Everest in 1924 - a testament to perseverance despite setbacks.