Climber Collection (#9)

A Neapolitan Flower Seller, 1883 (oil on canvas)
2956896 A Neapolitan Flower Seller, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Maclaren, Walter (fl.1869-1909); 121.92x60.96 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Edward Fitzgerald, mountaineer (1871-1931) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XTD140278 Portrait of Edward Fitzgerald, mountaineer (1871-1931) (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Cannonade on the Matterhorn, 1862, from The Ascent of the Matterhorn
STC184862 A Cannonade on the Matterhorn, 1862, from The Ascent of the Matterhorn engraved by Edward Whymper (1840-1911), published 1860s-80s (engraving) by Mahoney

Cobaea penduliflora, ornamental climber from Mexico. Named for Father Barnabe Cobo. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Light Spectrum in the Alps (chromolitho)
734848 Light Spectrum in the Alps (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Light Spectrum in the Alps)

Royal purple gaybine, Pharbitis ostrina, from Cuba. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Orange climber, Toddalia asiatica
Orange climber or koka-toddali, Toddalia aculeata. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Modern life, American policeman who chases a thief in the sea with a hydroplane... (colour litho)
2815636 Modern life, American policeman who chases a thief in the sea with a hydroplane... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A very modern life)

Bold test of human energy, mountaineer who conquers, with two guides, the summit of the Matterhorn
2815413 Bold test of human energy, mountaineer who conquers, with two guides, the summit of the Matterhorn, in the heart of winter (colour litho) by Beltrame

The expedition led by the Duke of Abruzzi conquers the extreme peak of Mount Ruwenzori... (colour litho)
2814915 The expedition led by the Duke of Abruzzi conquers the extreme peak of Mount Ruwenzori... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Une Chute Dans L Himalaya (engraving)
2789136 Une Chute Dans L Himalaya (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Chute Dans L Himalaya. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 2 August 1885)

Anglais touriste dans les Alpes (engraving)
2781581 Anglais touriste dans les Alpes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglais touriste dans les Alpes)

A tragic ascension (Colour Litho)
2778058 A tragic ascension (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tragic ascension)

A man rescued by a St Bernard dog (colour litho)
2779970 A man rescued by a St Bernard dog (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A man rescued by a St Bernard dog)

Of the twenty-one Alpine members of the Fenestrelle Battalion overwhelmed by avalanches in the Alta Dora Valley
2778025 Of the twenty-one Alpine members of the Fenestrelle Battalion overwhelmed by avalanches in the Alta Dora Valley

The Assault on the Golden Mountain (Colour Litho)
2778442 The Assault on the Golden Mountain (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The assault on the Golden Mountain)

The Alpine climbs the vertical walls north-east of the Cauriol, planting in the rocks the irons that serve as steps
2777586 The Alpine climbs the vertical walls north-east of the Cauriol, planting in the rocks the irons that serve as steps (colour litho) by Beltrame

Leslie Stephen, first editor of the Dictionary of National Biography (b / w photo)
3627072 Leslie Stephen, first editor of the Dictionary of National Biography (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leslie Stephen (1832-1904)

Climbing blossoms to greet you (colour litho)
3643156 Climbing blossoms to greet you (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Climbing blossoms to greet you)

A Killarney Motor (colour litho)
3643142 A Killarney Motor (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Killarney Motor. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Touring Club campsite in the Conca di By, in the Aosta Valley, which takes place with... (colour litho)
2809225 The Touring Club campsite in the Conca di By, in the Aosta Valley, which takes place with... (colour litho) by Beltrame

William Martin Conway, English art critic, politician and mountaineer (b / w photo)
981766 William Martin Conway, English art critic, politician and mountaineer (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boy with Grapes; Knabe mit Trauben, 1903 (oil on panel)
658545 Boy with Grapes; Knabe mit Trauben, 1903 (oil on panel) by Stuck, Franz von (1863-1928); 76.2x69.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy with Grapes; Knabe mit Trauben)

Les Voyeurs, (oil on canvas)
651302 Les Voyeurs, (oil on canvas) by Adan, Louis Emile (1839-1937); 52x84 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Voyeurs. Louis Emil Adan (1839-1937). Oil on canvas

Saved by a Dog (Colour Litho)
2778341 Saved by a Dog (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saved by a dog. A young climber, forced to immobility by breaking his leg during an ascension)

The Outcast Marauders (Colour Litho)
2778506 The Outcast Marauders (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The outraged marauders)

Dramatic Adventure On Monte Rosa, A Mountaineer Held Seven Hours Suspended Above The Abyss (Colour Litho)
2798697 Dramatic Adventure On Monte Rosa, A Mountaineer Held Seven Hours Suspended Above The Abyss (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The Duke Of Abruzzi Conquers First, On August 5, A Believed Inaccessible Peak Of Mont Blanc (Colour Litho)
2798468 The Duke Of Abruzzi Conquers First, On August 5, A Believed Inaccessible Peak Of Mont Blanc (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Two against a hundred (colour litho)
2778223 Two against a hundred (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two against a hundred)

Despite the gusts of a snowstorm, an Aosta Valley priest and his Swiss colleague... (colour litho)
2777983 Despite the gusts of a snowstorm, an Aosta Valley priest and his Swiss colleague... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Climbers in the Tyrol, pub. c. 1900 (colour litho)
1449135 Climbers in the Tyrol, pub. c.1900 (colour litho) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

In a hamlet of Barge (Cuneo) a man, slipping, had fallen over an abyss and remained... (colour litho)
2783983 In a hamlet of Barge (Cuneo) a man, slipping, had fallen over an abyss and remained... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Chamonix - the ascent of Mont Blanc. Climbers passing a crevice. Postcard sent in 1913
660418 Chamonix - the ascent of Mont Blanc. Climbers passing a crevice. Postcard sent in 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Poster advertising cycles Royal-Fabric, 1910 (colour litho)
PER190906 Poster advertising cycles Royal-Fabric, 1910 (colour litho) by Liebeaux, Michel, called Mich (1881-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rest on the Mountain, 1848 (oil on canvas)
XKH191687 Rest on the Mountain, 1848 (oil on canvas) by Kauffmann, Hermann (1808-89); 52.2x64.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Climbing at Night, from Ten Scenes in the Last Ascent of Mont Blanc Including Five
STC184889 Climbing at Night, from Ten Scenes in the Last Ascent of Mont Blanc Including Five Views from the Summit, by J.D.H

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

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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.