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The Pyrenees: A Captivating Tapestry of History, Nature

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Chasing in the Basses Pyrenees - Sir Alfred James Munnings

Chasing in the Basses Pyrenees - Sir Alfred James Munnings
Chasing in the Basses Pyrenees - A study of a point-to-point race at Pau, Southern France by Sir Alfred James Munnings (1878-1959). Date: 1926

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Peter III, King of Aragon

Peter III, King of Aragon
Peter III (Peter the Great), King of Aragon (1239-1285), on the mountains at Col de Panissars (Las Panizas, a pass in the Pyrenees), before the Battle of the Col de Panissars

Background imagePyrenees Collection: The meeting of Hannibal with the Ceutrones, a Celtic tribe of ancient Gaul

The meeting of Hannibal with the Ceutrones, a Celtic tribe of ancient Gaul
3614263 The meeting of Hannibal with the Ceutrones, a Celtic tribe of ancient Gaul, during his crossing of the Alps in 218 BC, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Bear-Hunt in the Pyrenees (engraving)

Bear-Hunt in the Pyrenees (engraving)
1601526 Bear-Hunt in the Pyrenees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bear-Hunt in the Pyrenees)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Peasants in the Pyrenees (colour photo)

Peasants in the Pyrenees (colour photo)
2804522 Peasants in the Pyrenees (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peasants in the Pyrenees. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Strange weapons and stranger methods of using them (engraving)

Strange weapons and stranger methods of using them (engraving)
3643678 Strange weapons and stranger methods of using them (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strange weapons and stranger methods of using them)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Poster advertising the L Orleans a Toute Vapeur Railway Service

Poster advertising the L Orleans a Toute Vapeur Railway Service
CHT277858 Poster advertising the L Orleans a Toute Vapeur Railway Service, 1908 (colour litho) by Blott, Georges (fl.1898); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Apotheosis of the Corsican Phoenix, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808

Apotheosis of the Corsican Phoenix, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808
NCO190198 Apotheosis of the Corsican Phoenix, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Battle in the Pass of Ronceveaux on 15 August, 778, c. 1890 (engraving)

Battle in the Pass of Ronceveaux on 15 August, 778, c. 1890 (engraving)
DGC437467 Battle in the Pass of Ronceveaux on 15 August, 778, c.1890 (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: The Battle of Roncevaux, from The History of Charlemagne (tapestry)

The Battle of Roncevaux, from The History of Charlemagne (tapestry)
MAE176176 The Battle of Roncevaux, from The History of Charlemagne (tapestry) by Flemish School; Musee de la Tapisserie, Tournai

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Bears attacking a flock of sheep in the French Pyrenees (colour litho)

Bears attacking a flock of sheep in the French Pyrenees (colour litho)
2818229 Bears attacking a flock of sheep in the French Pyrenees (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Festival in Andorra (colour litho)

Festival in Andorra (colour litho)
2818177 Festival in Andorra (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festival in Andorra. Dancing the Farandole. Les Fetes a Andorre. La Farandole)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: A French village in the Pyrenees buried in the snow, the opening of tunnels to help

A French village in the Pyrenees buried in the snow, the opening of tunnels to help the inhabitants (colour litho)
2814973 A French village in the Pyrenees buried in the snow, the opening of tunnels to help the inhabitants (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Gavarnie, Le Cirque (colour photo)

Gavarnie, Le Cirque (colour photo)
2796897 Gavarnie, Le Cirque (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gavarnie, Le Cirque)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Illustration of Eugene Damblans (1865-1945) in Le Pelerin

Illustration of Eugene Damblans (1865-1945) in Le Pelerin
ICA4920096 Illustration of Eugene Damblans (1865-1945) in Le Pelerin, 14/03/37 - Since the 20th of February at midnight, non-intervention has taken a concrete form

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Map of Spain said to have been used by the Duke of Wellington

Map of Spain said to have been used by the Duke of Wellington
1772186 Map of Spain said to have been used by the Duke of Wellington, 1808-14 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Background imagePyrenees Collection: The Duke de Montpensier crossing the Pyrenees (engraving)

The Duke de Montpensier crossing the Pyrenees (engraving)
1617379 The Duke de Montpensier crossing the Pyrenees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke de Montpensier crossing the Pyrenees)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: View of the church of st John, Arties (photography)

View of the church of st John, Arties (photography)
LRI4738520 View of the church of st John, Arties (photography) by Spanish School, (14th century); Sant Joan, Arties, Spain; (add.info.: View of the Romanesque church of Saint Juan (Joan), Arties

Background imagePyrenees Collection: View of chapel of st Pelegrin, Arties (photography)

View of chapel of st Pelegrin, Arties (photography)
LRI4738488 View of chapel of st Pelegrin, Arties (photography) by Spanish School; Sant Pelegrin, Arties, spain; (add.info.: View of the chapel of Sant-Pelegrin, Arties, Val d Aran, Catalan Pyrenees)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: View of the church of St joan de Boi (photography)

View of the church of St joan de Boi (photography)
LRI4738616 View of the church of St joan de Boi (photography) by Romanesque, (12th century); Sant Joan de Boi, Vall de Boi, Spain; (add.info.: View of the Romanesque church of Sant Joan de Boi)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: View of the church of St joan de Boi (photography)

View of the church of St joan de Boi (photography)
LRI4738579 View of the church of St joan de Boi (photography) by Romanesque, (12th century); Sant Joan de Boi, Vall de Boi, Spain; (add.info.: View of the Romanesque church of Sant Joan de Boi)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: The Duke of Wellington and his Staff Crossing the Bidassoa and Entering France, 1813

The Duke of Wellington and his Staff Crossing the Bidassoa and Entering France, 1813
STC88725 The Duke of Wellington and his Staff Crossing the Bidassoa and Entering France, 1813, engraved by Matthew Dubourg (fl.1813-20) from Historic, Military and Naval Anecdotes, pub

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Europe in the Ice Age (litho)

Europe in the Ice Age (litho)
6005029 Europe in the Ice Age (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Europe in the Ice Age)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Roland blowing in his horn at the Battle of Roncesvaux on 15 August 778

Roland blowing in his horn at the Battle of Roncesvaux on 15 August 778
XEE4181765 Roland blowing in his horn at the Battle of Roncesvaux on 15 August 778. Drawing by Alphonse de Neuville (1836-1885) for the opera " Roland a Roncesvaux" (Act IV)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: The castle and the Pyrenees chain in Lourdes - Hautes Pyrenees (65) around 1900

The castle and the Pyrenees chain in Lourdes - Hautes Pyrenees (65) around 1900
XEE4141576 The castle and the Pyrenees chain in Lourdes - Hautes Pyrenees (65) around 1900. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Spanish Muleteers Crossing the Pyrenees, 1857 (oil on canvas)

Spanish Muleteers Crossing the Pyrenees, 1857 (oil on canvas)
989956 Spanish Muleteers Crossing the Pyrenees, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Bonheur, Rosa (1822-99); 117.2x200 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spanish Muleteers Crossing the Pyrenees)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Louis Ramond de Carbonnieres (engraving)

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)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Peace of the Pyrenees or Treaty of the Pyrenees

Peace of the Pyrenees or Treaty of the Pyrenees
3499777 Peace of the Pyrenees or Treaty of the Pyrenees by Meulen, Adam Frans van der (1632-90); Monasterio de la Encarnacion, Madrid

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Art for Art (Colour Litho)

Art for Art (Colour Litho)
2783650 Art for Art (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art for art. A balancer at rest in the town of Dax (Pyrenees)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: The Pyrenees (colour litho)

The Pyrenees (colour litho)
2818553 The Pyrenees (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pyrenees. Destinations on the Chemin de fer du Midi. Chemin de fer du Midi. Pyrenees)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Gedre (colour photo)

Gedre (colour photo)
2804426 Gedre (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gedre. Illustration for Autour Du Monde (L Boulanger, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Bareges (colour photo)

Bareges (colour photo)
2804422 Bareges (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bareges. Illustration for Autour Du Monde (L Boulanger, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Gavarnie, Le Chaos (colour photo)

Gavarnie, Le Chaos (colour photo)
2804427 Gavarnie, Le Chaos (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gavarnie, Le Chaos)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Luz, L Eglise Des Templiers (colour photo)

Luz, L Eglise Des Templiers (colour photo)
2804424 Luz, L Eglise Des Templiers (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luz, L Eglise Des Templiers)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Banyuls, 1913 (oil on canvas)

Banyuls, 1913 (oil on canvas)
SOU80726 Banyuls, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Lees, Derwent (1885-1931); 79x94.7 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire, UK; eSouthhampton City Art Gallery; Australian, out of copyright

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Wellington in the Pyrenees with his Mule (w / c on paper)

Wellington in the Pyrenees with his Mule (w / c on paper)
492588 Wellington in the Pyrenees with his Mule (w/c on paper) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); 7.5x10.4 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Background imagePyrenees Collection: La Sieste (w / c on paper)

La Sieste (w / c on paper)
478361 La Sieste (w/c on paper) by Beavis, Richard (1824-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene in the Eastern Pyrenees.); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Bagneres de Luchon, Pyrenees (engraving)

Bagneres de Luchon, Pyrenees (engraving)
3649503 Bagneres de Luchon, Pyrenees (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bagneres de Luchon, Pyrenees. Bagneres de Luchon, Pyrenees)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Lac de Gaube, Pyrenees (engraving)

Lac de Gaube, Pyrenees (engraving)
3649474 Lac de Gaube, Pyrenees (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lac de Gaube, Pyrenees. Lac de Gaube, Pyrenees)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: On the Pyrenees, Arrival of the Diligence (engraving)

On the Pyrenees, Arrival of the Diligence (engraving)
1053327 On the Pyrenees, Arrival of the Diligence (engraving) by Bridgman, Frederick Arthur (1847-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Pyrenees, Arrival of the Diligence)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: A Trip to the Pyrenees, II (engraving)

A Trip to the Pyrenees, II (engraving)
1058108 A Trip to the Pyrenees, II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Trip to the Pyrenees, II)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: A Trip to the Pyrenees, I (engraving)

A Trip to the Pyrenees, I (engraving)
1058091 A Trip to the Pyrenees, I (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Trip to the Pyrenees, I)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Poster advertising the resort of Luchon with the Chemins de Fer d

Poster advertising the resort of Luchon with the Chemins de Fer d
PER190920 Poster advertising the resort of Luchon with the Chemins de Fer d Orleans, 1908 (colour engraving) by Lessieux, Ernest Louis (1848-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Pyrenean Peasants (engraving)

Pyrenean Peasants (engraving)
5990993 Pyrenean Peasants (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pyrenean Peasants)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Battle of the Pyrenees - in 'Historical, Military and Naval Anecdotes

Battle of the Pyrenees - in "Historical, Military and Naval Anecdotes
LSE4084793 Battle of the Pyrenees - in " Historical, Military and Naval Anecdotes..." by Edward Orne, 1819 (or the Napoleonic Armies seen by the English) by Unknown Artist

Background imagePyrenees Collection: View taken on the path to the Maladetta, 19th century (oil on canvas)

View taken on the path to the Maladetta, 19th century (oil on canvas)
JEB4888562 View taken on the path to the Maladetta, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Dalige de Fontenay, Leonard Alexis (1813-92); 130x195 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille

Background imagePyrenees Collection: A Trip to the Pyrenees, II, Pilgrims at the Grotto of Lourdes (engraving)

A Trip to the Pyrenees, II, Pilgrims at the Grotto of Lourdes (engraving)
1058102 A Trip to the Pyrenees, II, Pilgrims at the Grotto of Lourdes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Trip to the Pyrenees, II)

Background imagePyrenees Collection: Tour Madeloc, 1910 (w / c on paper)

Tour Madeloc, 1910 (w / c on paper)
3661399 Tour Madeloc, 1910 (w/c on paper) by Innes, James Dickson (1887-1914); 24.1x34.3 cm; Private Collection; Welsh, out of copyright




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The Pyrenees: A Captivating Tapestry of History, Nature, and Beauty From the epic battles fought on its rugged terrain to the breathtaking landscapes that have inspired countless artists and adventurers, the Pyrenees hold an allure like no other. As you gaze upon a Tour De France photo captured amidst these majestic mountains, you can almost feel the adrenaline coursing through your veins as cyclists conquer challenging slopes, and is here that champions are made. But this range has witnessed more than just athletic triumphs. The Battle of the Pyrenees in 1813 stands as a testament to human resilience and determination in times of conflict. These mountains have seen heroes rise and fall, leaving behind stories etched into their very core. Centuries before armies clashed beneath their peaks, Hannibal crossed these formidable heights with his army and elephants, forever imprinting his name in history's annals. The echoes of his conquest still reverberate among those who traverse these ancient paths. Venturing further into this enchanting realm brings us to Lourdes - a place where faith intertwines with nature's wonders. Here pilgrims seek solace in holy water believed to possess miraculous healing powers. In Lourdes' embrace, spirituality merges seamlessly with awe-inspiring landscapes. Roquefixade gazes towards Montsegur in Ariege - an invitation for explorers seeking hidden treasures within medieval ruins perched atop vertiginous cliffs. This region whispers tales of knights and castles lost to time but preserved by nature's gentle touch. Amidst all this splendor resides the House Martin gracefully soaring through Spanish skies above Pyrenean valleys – a symbol of freedom against an ever-changing backdrop painted by Mother Nature herself. And what better guardian could one find for these lands than the noble Pyrenean Mountain Dog? With unwavering loyalty, it protects sheep grazing peacefully on verdant pastures while embodying strength and grace.