Swissman Collection (page 8)

Switzerland, Canton of Valais, DI, Leukerbad: general view of Loeche from the heights of Loeches les Bains, 1895
LUX4795351 Switzerland, Canton of Valais, DI, Leukerbad: general view of Loeche from the heights of Loeches les Bains, 1895; (add.info.: Switzerland, Canton of Valais, DI)

Le Pelerin, 16/04/05 - Opening of the iron gates in the tunnel of the Simplon The meeting of the evechs of Zion
ICA4857077 Le Pelerin, 16/04/05 - Opening of the iron gates in the tunnel of the Simplon The meeting of the evechs of Zion and Novara surrounded by Swiss and Italian guests - Italy, Religion Faith

Helvetes choosing the itinerary to migrate to Switzerland, 58 BC. Colouring engraving of the 19th century
NWI4860091 Helvetes choosing the itinerary to migrate to Switzerland, 58 BC. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Helvetes choosing the itinerary to migrate to Switzerland, 58 BC)

Portrait of Germaine Necker, Baroness of Stael Holstein called Madame de Stael (1766-1817)
ELD4870747 Portrait of Germaine Necker, Baroness of Stael Holstein called Madame de Stael (1766-1817) - Madame de Stael (Anne-Louise-Germaine Necker) Baroness by Stael-Holstein

Book title : " Des Schweizerlands Geschichten fuer das Schweizervolk " (Swiss history for Swiss People)
UTD4914165 Book title : " Des Schweizerlands Geschichten fuer das Schweizervolk " (Swiss history for Swiss People), by Heinrich Zschokke, published by J. J

Switzerland, Canton of Geneve, Geneve: Lake Leman, a fisherman repaired his net in front of his small wooden house by
LUX4769678 Switzerland, Canton of Geneve, Geneve: Lake Leman, a fisherman repaired his net in front of his small wooden house by the lake, 1895; (add.info.: Switzerland, Canton of Geneve)

Switzerland, Canton of Vaud, Lausanne: old quarter, a pave street, lively view with commerce, 1900 - Cafe M Clero
LUX4769724 Switzerland, Canton of Vaud, Lausanne: old quarter, a pave street, lively view with commerce, 1900 - Cafe M Clero; (add.info.: Switzerland, Canton of Vaud, Lausanne: old quarter)

Switzerland, Canton of Bern, Bern: a street of Old Bern with arcades, a clock and fountain, 1895
LUX4795116 Switzerland, Canton of Bern, Bern: a street of Old Bern with arcades, a clock and fountain, 1895; (add.info.: Switzerland, Canton of Bern, Bern: a street of Old Bern with arcades)

Swiss broker, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705901 Swiss broker, 1577. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages

Eagle: The Dent du midi, 1880
LUX4704166 Eagle: The Dent du midi, 1880; (add.info.: Eagle: The Dent du midi, 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Swiss or German lady, about 1640. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4656416 Swiss or German lady, about 1640. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London, 1865

Zurich: General view of Zurich with its harbour, 1890
LUX4715427 Zurich: General view of Zurich with its harbour, 1890; (add.info.: Zurich: General view of Zurich with its harbour, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Canton of Vaud, Lausanne: general view of Lausanne, 1885
LUX4720477 Canton of Vaud, Lausanne: general view of Lausanne, 1885; (add.info.: Canton of Vaud, Lausanne: general view of Lausanne, 1885); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Schaffhausen: The Falls of the Rhine, 1895
LUX4713540 Schaffhausen: The Falls of the Rhine, 1895; (add.info.: Schaffhausen: The Falls of the Rhine, 1895); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Switzerland, Lucerne: The grand national hotel, 1875
LUX4712889 Switzerland, Lucerne: The grand national hotel, 1875; (add.info.: Switzerland, Lucerne: The grand national hotel, 1875); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Bern: Railway Bridge, 1880
LUX4716186 Bern: Railway Bridge, 1880; (add.info.: Bern: Railway Bridge, 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Entertainment and celebrations in the Middle Ages (Middle Ages): the winner of a crossbow shooting competition in
PCT4273401 Entertainment and celebrations in the Middle Ages (Middle Ages): the winner of a crossbow shooting competition in Switzerland

Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855
DUV4201208 Alphabet of famous women. Unknown publisher, circa 1855; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter K: portrait of Angelika Kauffmann (Angelica Kauffmann, 1741-1807), Swiss painter

The making of Gruyere in Gruyeres, Switzerland
3732557 The making of Gruyere in Gruyeres, Switzerland; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the making of Gruyere in Gruyeres, Switzerland. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Photomechanical print of the Chapel Bridge and view of Pilatus, Lucerne, Switzerland
3520210 Photomechanical print of the Chapel Bridge and view of Pilatus, Lucerne, Switzerland; (add.info.: Photomechanical print of the Chapel Bridge and view of Pilatus, Lucerne, Switzerland)

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle
3078258 Augustin Pyramus de Candolle; (add.info.: Engraved portrait of Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841) A Swiss botanist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Geneva by Rouargue, 1838 (engraving)
3600043 Geneva by Rouargue, 1838 (engraving); (add.info.: Geneva. Panoramic view of the city and Leman Lake. Switzerland. Engraving by Rouargue, 1838.); PHAS/UIG

William Tell
3586121 William Tell; (add.info.: Illustration depicting William Tell, a folk hero of Switzerland. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

William Tell
3586120 William Tell; (add.info.: Illustration depicting William Tell, a folk hero of Switzerland. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

On november 20, 1797, French general Napoleon Bonaparte in Geneva, engraving
1752913 On november 20, 1797, French general Napoleon Bonaparte in Geneva, engraving; (add.info.: On november 20, 1797, French general Napoleon Bonaparte in Geneva, engraving); Photo: Tallandier

Experiment to measure the velocity of sound in water, 1880 (engraving)
1574769 Experiment to measure the velocity of sound in water, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Experiment to measure the velocity of sound in water)

Lucerne in Switzerland, engraving, 19th century
1756639 Lucerne in Switzerland, engraving, 19th century; (add.info.: Lucerne in Switzerland, engraving, 19th century); Photo: Tallandier

The Great Monster Republican, 1798
1574923 The Great Monster Republican, 1798; (add.info.: The Great Monster Republican, having traversed a great part of Europe sees Britannia has roused her lion to give this monster)

advert or poster for a traveling entertainer; German (swiss) 1840
1579315 advert or poster for a traveling entertainer; German (swiss) 1840; (add.info.: advert or poster for a traveling entertainer; German (swiss) 1840); Universal History Archive/UIG

advert or poster for a traveling entertainer; German (swiss) 1840
1579314 advert or poster for a traveling entertainer; German (swiss) 1840; (add.info.: advert or poster for a traveling entertainer; German (swiss) 1840); Universal History Archive/UIG

Perucssion Instruments. 1: Military drums, 2: Side drums, 3: Swiss pipes, 4: Anvil
528007 Perucssion Instruments. 1: Military drums, 2: Side drums, 3: Swiss pipes, 4: Anvil. Woodcut from Michael Praetorius Syntagma Musicum, 1615-1620.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) contemplating the natural beauty of Switzerland
530201 Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) contemplating the natural beauty of Switzerland. French political author, educationalist and philosopher. Engraving 1787.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Lake Dwellings (Pile dwellings - Pfahlbauten) and associated artefacts. Based on mid-19th century work of Swiss
533822 Lake Dwellings (Pile dwellings - Pfahlbauten) and associated artefacts. Based on mid-19th century work of Swiss archaeologist Ferdinand Keller

Winter Scenes, 1937: Parsenn, Davos (b/w photo)
8671725 Winter Scenes, 1937: Parsenn, Davos (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parsenn, Davos)

Grandvaux from Cully (colour litho)
8675493 Grandvaux from Cully (colour litho) by Lewis, J. Hardwicke (1842-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandvaux from Cully)

A Street in St Saphorin (colour litho)
8675489 A Street in St Saphorin (colour litho) by Lewis, J. Hardwicke (1842-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Street in St Saphorin)

Lausanne from the Signal (colour litho)
8675486 Lausanne from the Signal (colour litho) by Lewis, J. Hardwicke (1842-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lausanne from the Signal)

The Market Place, Lausanne (colour litho)
8675488 The Market Place, Lausanne (colour litho) by Lewis, J. Hardwicke (1842-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Market Place, Lausanne)

Illustration for Heidi by Johanna Spyri (litho)
8670451 Illustration for Heidi by Johanna Spyri (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The children, the goats, and cousin dete suddenly clambered into view)

Illustration for Heidi by Johanna Spyri (litho)
8670441 Illustration for Heidi by Johanna Spyri (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Yes, Heidi)

Illustration for Heidi by Johanna Spyri (litho)
8670439 Illustration for Heidi by Johanna Spyri (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: He stood a long time gazing down at her)

Illustration for Heidi by Johanna Spyri (colour litho)
8670426 Illustration for Heidi by Johanna Spyri (colour litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Heidi by Johanna Spyri (Harper & Brothers)

Illustration for Heidi by Johanna Spyri (litho)
8671565 Illustration for Heidi by Johanna Spyri (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Would you rather be called Heidi or Adelaide?" asked Clara)

Seal of the Swiss Confederation, 1803 (engraving)
8673089 Seal of the Swiss Confederation, 1803 (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Medieval tournament (engraving)
8673058 Medieval tournament (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jousting at a medieval tournament)

Woman of the lacustrine village of Auvernier, Switzerland (engraving)
8672980 Woman of the lacustrine village of Auvernier, Switzerland (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The village of Splugen (engraving)
8634794 The village of Splugen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The village of Splugen. Illustration for The Family Friend, 1873.); © Look and Learn

Charles the Bold fleeing after his defeat at theBattle of Morat, 1476 (engraving)
8673073 Charles the Bold fleeing after his defeat at theBattle of Morat, 1476 (engraving) by Burnand, Eugene (1850-1921) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy)

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"Swissman: A Glimpse into the Rich Tapestry of Switzerland's History and Beauty" Step back in time to the prestigious Fifth Physics Congress Solvay, Brussels, 1927, where brilliant minds converged to unravel the mysteries of the universe. This captivating black and white photo transports us to a momentous gathering that shaped scientific discourse. From there, we journey to St Moritz, Switzerland, home of The Cresta Run. Lithographs bring alive the exhilarating rush as daring individuals hurtle down icy slopes on their sledges – an adrenaline-fueled tradition that has captivated thrill-seekers for generations. The coat of arms adorning various cantons of Switzerland reveals a nation united yet diverse. These colorful lithographs showcase regional pride and herald centuries-old traditions cherished by each canton. An engraving takes us high above Murren as we embark on an awe-inspiring ascent up Schilthorn. The majestic peaks embrace us with their grandeur while whispering tales of mountaineering triumphs etched into Swiss history. In contrast, another engraving depicts "The Fall of Reichenbach, " immortalizing Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic detective Sherlock Holmes' fateful encounter at this roaring waterfall. It serves as a reminder that even amidst natural wonders lies mystery waiting to be unraveled. We then find ourselves strolling along Bern's Nydeck Bridge through an enchanting engraving. The timeless architecture reflects Bern's rich heritage while inviting us into its vibrant present-day charm – a testament to Switzerland's ability to seamlessly blend past and present. Transported further back in time via pencil sketches from 1782, we explore Le chateau d'Hauteville St-Legier in Vevey. These delicate ink drawings capture the elegance and grace exuded by this historical gem nestled within Swiss landscapes – a true treasure frozen in time.