Kangchenjunga Collection

Kangchenjunga view from Darjeeling
Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world. It rises with an elevation of 8, 586 m in a section of the Himalayas called Kangchenjunga Himal that is limited in the west by the Tamur

Alison Jane Hargreaves - British mountain climber
" Alison Jane Hargreaves 1962 - 1995 was a British mountain climber. Her accomplishments included scaling Mount Everest alone, without supplementary oxygen or support from a Sherpa team

Mount Kanchenjunga from Darjeeling, West Bengal
CH19680 Mount Kanchenjunga from Darjeeling, West Bengal by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: third highest mountain in world; ); Photo eChristies Images; English

The Mountain Gods
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Mount Kinchinjunga (All Things Fair), 1874. Creator: Edward Lear
Mount Kinchinjunga (All Things Fair), 1874

Kangchenjun from Darjeeling, India, 1879. Creator: Edward Lear
Kangchenjunga from Darjeeling; Kinchinjunga from Darjeeling, India, 1879

Kinchinjunga, 1877. Creator: Edward Lear
Kinchinjunga, 1877

Mighty Kinchinjunga, c1940. Kangchenjunga, is the third highest mountain in the world, and lies between Nepal and Sikkim, India

Kinchin Junga Group, c1940. Kangchenjunga, is the third highest mountain in the world, and lies between Nepal and Sikkim, India

The Camp below Jongsong La, c1903
The Camp below Jongsong La. 1903-4. The Kangchenjunga Himal section of the Himalayas lies both in Nepal and India, and encompasses 16 peaks over 7, 000 m (23, 000 ft)

Last Rays of Light on Kinchenjunga, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J. Burlington Smith, published by Hood & Co. Ltd (Middlesbrough, c1910)

Kinchinjunga from Beechwood, Darjeeling, India, c1925. Kinchinjunga (or Kangchenjunga) is the third highest mountain in the world

Mount of Five Treasures (Two Worlds), 1933. Artist: Nicholas Roerich
Mount of Five Treasures (Two Worlds), 1933. Found in the collection of the Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York

India, West Bengal, Singalila National Park, Sandakfu, view on snowcapped Kangchenjunga

HIMALAYAS: KANGCHENJUNGA. A view of Kangchenjunga in the Himalayas, third highest mountain in the world. Photograph by Alice S. Kandell, c1970

INDIA: SIKKIM, 1969. The holiest reincarnate with teacher in front of Mount Kangchenjunga, Sikkim. Photograph by Alice Kandell, 1969

Kinchinjunga from Darjeeling, 1879 (oil on canvas)
XYC111990 Kinchinjunga from Darjeeling, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); 119.7x182.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, USA; Gift of Donald Gallup; English, out of copyright

Kinchinjunga, Edward Lear, 1812-1888, British

Kangchenjunga from Darjeeling Kinchinjunga from Darjeeling, India Signed and dated in monogram in lower left: " EL 1879", Edward Lear, 1812-1888, British

Rabdentse ruins and Kangchenjunga, Pelling, West Sikkim, Sikkim, India, Asia

Women tea pluckers in Singtom tea garden, with snowy and cloudy Kandchengzonga peak in background, Darjeeling, West Bengal state, Himalayas, India, Asia

Singtom tea garden, snowy and cloudy Kandchengzonga peak in background, Darjeeling, West Bengal state, Himalayas, India, Asia

Prayer flags with snowy Kangchendzonga beyond in morning light, Singalila trek, Sandakphu, Darjeeling area, West Bengal state, Himalayas, India, Asia

Sunset on snowy Kangchendzonga with tree covered hills in foreground, Singalila trek, Sandakphu, Darjeeling area, West Bengal state, Himalayas, India, Asia

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"Kangchenjunga: A Majestic Peak Enchanting Darjeeling" The breathtaking view from Darjeeling never fails to captivate the hearts of all who lay eyes upon it. Standing tall and proud, this mighty mountain has witnessed countless tales of triumph and tragedy. One such tale is that of Alison Jane Hargreaves, a fearless British mountain climber who conquered Kangchenjunga's treacherous slopes. Her indomitable spirit serves as an inspiration to all aspiring adventurers. Dating back to 1875, a black and white photograph captures the awe-inspiring panorama from Darjeeling, showcasing the grandeur of Kinchinjunga in its full glory. This image transports us back in time, allowing us to appreciate the timeless beauty that has fascinated generations. Edward Lear, a renowned artist, immortalized Mount Kanchenjunga through his artistic prowess. His creations depict both the magnificence and mystique surrounding this sacred peak. From Kinchin Junga Group to Mighty Kinchinjunga, each artwork showcases Lear's deep reverence for nature's wonders. As we gaze at Kangchenjun from Darjeeling in Edward Lear's 1879 creation or admire his portrayal in 1877’s Kinchinjunga painting, we are reminded of our insignificance against Mother Nature's mightiness. The sheer scale evokes feelings of humility and respect towards these Mountain Gods. In c1940 photographs like "Mighty Kinchinjunga" and "Kinchin Junga Group, " we witness how time stands still before this majestic peak. These images serve as reminders that while civilizations may change around it, Kangchenjunga remains steadfast - an eternal symbol of strength and resilience.