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Mountain Pass Collection (#6)

"Journey through Majestic Mountain Passes: A Captivating Visual Odyssey" Embark on a breathtaking adventure as we traverse the world's most awe-inspiring mountain passes

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Snow-capped mountains and a frozen lake near Beartooth Pass, Wyoming

Snow-capped mountains and a frozen lake near Beartooth Pass, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: The Flight into Egypt, c. 1485. Creator: Bernardino Butinone

The Flight into Egypt, c. 1485. Creator: Bernardino Butinone
The Flight into Egypt, c. 1485

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Untitled [hillside and mountains], c. 1865. Creator: Samuel Bourne

Untitled [hillside and mountains], c. 1865. Creator: Samuel Bourne
Untitled [hillside and mountains], c. 1865. [Sutlej Valley in the Chini region of India]. Albumen print

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: A Mountain Pass in Formosa, c. 1868. Creator: John Thomson

A Mountain Pass in Formosa, c. 1868. Creator: John Thomson
A Mountain Pass in Formosa, c. 1868. A work made of collotype, pl. xxiv from the album " illustrations of china and its people, volume i" (1873)

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Pass of the Crawford Notch, and Train, late 19th century. Creator: BW Kilburn

Pass of the Crawford Notch, and Train, late 19th century. Creator: BW Kilburn
Pass of the Crawford Notch, and Train, late 19th century. Albumen print, stereocard

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Frankenstein Trestle and Train, P. & O. R. R. Crawford Notch, N. H. late 19th century

Frankenstein Trestle and Train, P. & O. R. R. Crawford Notch, N. H. late 19th century
Frankenstein Trestle and Train, P. & O. R.R. Crawford Notch, N.H. late 19th century. [Steam locomotive on wooden trestle bridge, Portland & Ogdensburg Railroad, New Hampshire]

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Devil's Gate, (From Below) Weber Canon, Wasatch Mountain, 1868/69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell

Devil's Gate, (From Below) Weber Canon, Wasatch Mountain, 1868/69. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Devil's Gate, (From Below) Weber Canon, Wasatch Mountain, 1868/69. Albumen print, pl. xxii from the album "Sun Pictures of Rocky Mountain Scenery" (1870)

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Tsuchiyama, 1840-42 (woodblock print)

Tsuchiyama, 1840-42 (woodblock print)
6198587 Tsuchiyama, 1840-42 (woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); 16.5x22.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Incidents of Mail-Cart Travelling in South Africa (engraving)

Incidents of Mail-Cart Travelling in South Africa (engraving)
1059412 Incidents of Mail-Cart Travelling in South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incidents of Mail-Cart Travelling in South Africa)

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: The Russian Heavy Mail on a Mountain Pass in North China (engraving)

The Russian Heavy Mail on a Mountain Pass in North China (engraving)
1107561 The Russian Heavy Mail on a Mountain Pass in North China (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Dante and Pope Adrian V, from The Divine Comedy (Purgatorio

Dante and Pope Adrian V, from The Divine Comedy (Purgatorio
OTB141790 Dante and Pope Adrian V, from The Divine Comedy (Purgatorio) by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) engraved by Stephane Pannemaker (1847-1930) c.1868 (engraving) by Dore

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: A canon, or mountain pass, in the Sierra war

A canon, or mountain pass, in the Sierra war
LLM338353 A canon, or mountain pass, in the Sierra war by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A canon, or mountain pass, in the Sierra war)

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Packhorses traversing a Mountain Pass (engraving)

Packhorses traversing a Mountain Pass (engraving)
727645 Packhorses traversing a Mountain Pass (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Packhorses traversing a Mountain Pass)

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: The War in Bhutan (engraving)

The War in Bhutan (engraving)
1610285 The War in Bhutan (engraving) by Wimperis, Edmund Morison (1835-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Bhutan. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 29 April 1865)

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Sketches in China (engraving)

Sketches in China (engraving)
1609899 Sketches in China (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in China. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 April 1859)

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: A Mountain Pass in Saxony (engraving)

A Mountain Pass in Saxony (engraving)
1616522 A Mountain Pass in Saxony (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mountain Pass in Saxony)

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: With the Turks and Ismail Pasha in Asia (engraving)

With the Turks and Ismail Pasha in Asia (engraving)
1049741 With the Turks and Ismail Pasha in Asia (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Turks and Ismail Pasha in Asia)

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Puzzle Picture - Old Swiss Mill, pub. 1872, Currier & Ives (colour litho)

Puzzle Picture - Old Swiss Mill, pub. 1872, Currier & Ives (colour litho)
3471046 Puzzle Picture - Old Swiss Mill, pub. 1872, Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: A raid by the Afridis (litho)

A raid by the Afridis (litho)
STC373335 A raid by the Afridis (litho) by Payne, Henry (Harry) (1868-1940) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Storming the Heights, illustration from Glorious Battle of English History

Storming the Heights, illustration from Glorious Battle of English History
IL193445 Storming the Heights, illustration from Glorious Battle of English History by Major C.H. Wylly, 1920s (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Repulse of the English at Corwen, illustration from Cassell

Repulse of the English at Corwen, illustration from Cassell
STC385234 Repulse of the English at Corwen, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: The Route To California, Truckee River, Sierra-Nevada, pub

The Route To California, Truckee River, Sierra-Nevada, pub
3471086 The Route To California, Truckee River, Sierra-Nevada, pub. 1871, Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Circassians Patrol, c. 1885 (oil on board)

Circassians Patrol, c. 1885 (oil on board)
AGR127713 Circassians Patrol, c.1885 (oil on board) by Wierusz-Kowalski, Alfred von (1849-1915); 35x26.5 cm; Private Collection; Agra Art, Warsaw, Poland; Polish, out of copyright

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Kelaut-i-Chiljie, plate 8 from Scenery, Inhabitants and Costumes of Afghanistan

Kelaut-i-Chiljie, plate 8 from Scenery, Inhabitants and Costumes of Afghanistan
STC110571 Kelaut-i-Chiljie, plate 8 from Scenery, Inhabitants and Costumes of Afghanistan, engraved by R. Carrick (c.1829-1904), 1848 (litho) by Rattray

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: The Taking of Thelesia by Hannibal and his Army, 1860 (oil on canvas)

The Taking of Thelesia by Hannibal and his Army, 1860 (oil on canvas)
CHT174177 The Taking of Thelesia by Hannibal and his Army, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Masson, Benedict (1819-93); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: View of Holy Mountain and the Mountain Pass, 1846 (oil on canvas)

View of Holy Mountain and the Mountain Pass, 1846 (oil on canvas)
XKH204841 View of Holy Mountain and the Mountain Pass, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Schilbach, Heinrich (1798-1851); 45.5x59 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: A Mountain Pass, Switzerland (engraving)

A Mountain Pass, Switzerland (engraving)
5223472 A Mountain Pass, Switzerland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mountain Pass, Switzerland)

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: A Mountain Pass, Noon (colour litho)

A Mountain Pass, Noon (colour litho)
6020143 A Mountain Pass, Noon (colour litho) by Fowler, Robert (1853-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mountain Pass, Noon)

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: The Cretan Crisis (engraving)

The Cretan Crisis (engraving)
1597184 The Cretan Crisis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cretan Crisis, Cretan Insurgents picking off Turkish Troops in a Mountain Pass)

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Life in China, Part IX, Travelling in a Mule Litter, a Mountain Pass (engraving)

Life in China, Part IX, Travelling in a Mule Litter, a Mountain Pass (engraving)
1052686 Life in China, Part IX, Travelling in a Mule Litter, a Mountain Pass (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in China, Part IX)

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: The Chetta Ravine, Abyssinia, 1868 (w / c)

The Chetta Ravine, Abyssinia, 1868 (w / c)
NAM310663 The Chetta Ravine, Abyssinia, 1868 (w/c) by James, Lt Cornelius Francis (Frank) (fl.1868); National Army Museum

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Sketches from the Interior of Japan (engraving)

Sketches from the Interior of Japan (engraving)
1619863 Sketches from the Interior of Japan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from the Interior of Japan)

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: The Military Tournament, No 10 Mountain Battery passing over a Spar-Bridge crossing a Break in a

The Military Tournament, No 10 Mountain Battery passing over a Spar-Bridge crossing a Break in a Mountain Pass
1627215 The Military Tournament, No 10 Mountain Battery passing over a Spar-Bridge crossing a Break in a Mountain Pass (engraving) by Wollen

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Mt. Saint Gothard, 1808. Creator: JMW Turner

Mt. Saint Gothard, 1808. Creator: JMW Turner
Mt. Saint Gothard, 1808

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: The Departure of Jacob to Egypt, probably 1647. Creator: Stefano della Bella

The Departure of Jacob to Egypt, probably 1647. Creator: Stefano della Bella
The Departure of Jacob to Egypt, probably 1647

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Horse at Portalet pass, Aragon, Spain, near border with France in the Pyrenees, August

Horse at Portalet pass, Aragon, Spain, near border with France in the Pyrenees, August

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: The Pass of Saint Gotthard, Switzerland, 1803-04. Creator: JMW Turner

The Pass of Saint Gotthard, Switzerland, 1803-04. Creator: JMW Turner
The Pass of Saint Gotthard, Switzerland, 1803-04

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: The Ortler Spitz from the summit of Stelvio Pass

The Ortler Spitz from the summit of Stelvio Pass
The Ortler Spitz from the summit of the Stelvio Pass, in the Ortler Alps in the South Tyrol. From " The Snow-Storm; or, An Account of The Nature, Properties, Dangers, and Uses of Snow

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Autumn colour on a mountain pass in the Italian Dolomites, Trento-Alto Adige, Italy

Autumn colour on a mountain pass in the Italian Dolomites, Trento-Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Adieu aux Karpatz, 1857. Creator: Felix Bracquemond

Adieu aux Karpatz, 1857. Creator: Felix Bracquemond
Adieu aux Karpatz, 1857. [Farewell to the Carpathians]

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: A View of the Mountain Pass Called the Notch of the White Mountains (Crawford Notch)

A View of the Mountain Pass Called the Notch of the White Mountains (Crawford Notch), 1839

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Simplon Pass, 1911. Creator: John Singer Sargent

Simplon Pass, 1911. Creator: John Singer Sargent
Simplon Pass, 1911

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Lake Ann North Cascades

Lake Ann North Cascades

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Liberty Bell Mountain and meadows of Washington State Pass

Liberty Bell Mountain and meadows of Washington State Pass. North Cascades, Washington State

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Larches displaying golden autumn color after fresh snowfall at Cutthroat Pass

Larches displaying golden autumn color after fresh snowfall at Cutthroat Pass, North Cascades, Washington State

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Fresh autumn snow on Liberty Bell Mountain and meadows of Washington State Pass

Fresh autumn snow on Liberty Bell Mountain and meadows of Washington State Pass. North Cascades, Washington State

Background imageMountain Pass Collection: Landscape at lake Song Kol (Son Kul, Songkol, Song-Koel)

Landscape at lake Song Kol (Son Kul, Songkol, Song-Koel). Tien Shan mountains or heavenly mountains in Kirghizia, Kyrgyzstan




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"Journey through Majestic Mountain Passes: A Captivating Visual Odyssey" Embark on a breathtaking adventure as we traverse the world's most awe-inspiring mountain passes. The first stop takes us to Winnats Pass at sunrise, where the sleepy town of Castleton in Derbyshire, Peak District National Park awakens to reveal its stunning beauty. From there, our gaze extends far beyond borders as we peer into Afghanistan from the legendary Khyber Pass. This historic gateway has witnessed countless tales of conquest and trade throughout centuries. Transporting ourselves back in time, we find ourselves amidst Ancient Greeks valiantly holding their ground at Thermopylae's pass in 480 BC. Their bravery echoes through history, reminding us of the significance these mountain corridors hold. As day turns into night, our eyes are drawn upwards towards an enchanting panorama - the Milky Way illuminating the car traces that wind along Stelvio Pass in Lombardy's Valtellina region. Nature and human ingenuity coexist harmoniously here. Continuing our journey across France's picturesque landscapes, we ascend Col de la Madeleine with snow-capped peaks of Mont Blanc Massif serving as a majestic backdrop. The allure of this Alpine wonderland is simply irresistible. The Col du Galibier beckons next – Savoie’s hidden gem offering sweeping vistas that leave one breathless. As a train chugs along from Kleine Scheidegg en route to Wengen in Switzerland’s scenic countryside, it becomes evident why this region is often referred to as paradise on earth. Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park unveils its rugged charm as we navigate through Scottish Highlands' untamed wilderness. Here lies nature at its purest form – untouched and captivatingly wild. In England’s Lake District National Park resides Hardknott Pass; a winding road that challenges even the bravest drivers while rewarding them with unparalleled views over Cumbria's stunning landscapes.