Ascent Collection (page 6)

Centenary anniversary of the first balloon ascent in England at the Hon. Artillery Companys ground
604114 Centenary anniversary of the first balloon ascent in England at the Hon. Artillery Companys ground, Finsbury (engraving) by English School

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)

Prospectors climbing the Chilkoot Pass during the Klondike Gold Rush (1897-98) (b / w photo)
PNP245988 Prospectors climbing the Chilkoot Pass during the Klondike Gold Rush (1897-98) (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Allegorical depiction of Christian and earthlylife, published by G. N
DHC379930 Allegorical depiction of Christian and earthlylife, published by G.N. Benner, Nuremberg, c.1830 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Sammlung Hecht; German

Plate Number 504. Ascending and descending stairs, 1887 (collotype)
496758 Plate Number 504. Ascending and descending stairs, 1887 (collotype) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 46.8x59.1 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Ascent of a Montgolfier Balloon; from an Engravings of the Period (engraving)
725430 Ascent of a Montgolfier Balloon; from an Engravings of the Period (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Stages in the ascent of Mont Blanc, from British Adventure published by Collins
3435578 Stages in the ascent of Mont Blanc, from British Adventure published by Collins, 1947 (colour litho) by Baxter, George (1804-67); Private Collection; (add.info)

The fatal balloon accident in France - car of the Zenith with the three aeronauts, 1875
3849910 The fatal balloon accident in France - car of the Zenith with the three aeronauts, 1875 by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: M. Croce- Spinelli (killed), M

Balloon ascent at Vauxhall Gardens, 1849 (engraving)
3637186 Balloon ascent at Vauxhall Gardens, 1849 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balloon ascent at Vauxhall Gardens, 1849)

A Horse Balloonist (engraving)
3627722 A Horse Balloonist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Horse Balloonist. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1893.); © Look and Learn

Une Ascension il y a Cent Ans (colour litho)
3098459 Une Ascension il y a Cent Ans (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Ascension il y a Cent Ans)

Sir Lowry Pass (b / w photo)
3092334 Sir Lowry Pass (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Lowry Pass)

Gay-Lussacs balloon ascent from Paris, 9 September 1804 (colour litho)
3100170 Gay-Lussacs balloon ascent from Paris, 9 September 1804 (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gay-Lussacs balloon ascent from Paris)

Captain William Duncan Dale ready for balloon ascent
Captain William Duncan Dale ready for his balloon ascent at Crystal Palace, Sydenham, SE London, July 1892. 1892

Experience du globe aerostatique du MM. Charles et Robert au Jardin des Thuileries le 1er
2646295 Experience du globe aerostatique du MM. Charles et Robert au Jardin des Thuileries le 1er decembre 1783, pub. 1783 (hand-coloured engraving) by French School

Ascent of the Popocatapetl Mountain, Mexico (engraving)
1610870 Ascent of the Popocatapetl Mountain, Mexico (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent of the Popocatapetl Mountain, Mexico)

Ascent of Mr Coxwells Great Balloon from the Crystal Palace Grounds (engraving)
1610674 Ascent of Mr Coxwells Great Balloon from the Crystal Palace Grounds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Piccards Feat - recovery on landing
Aftermath of the ascent by Professor Picard of Brussels University on August 18 1932, by balloon to around 10 1/2 miles, the greatest height achieved by a man at that point

Piccards feat - Atmospheric Exploration Illustrated
The Meaning of Piccards Feat: atmospheric exploration illustrated. Professor Piccard of Brussels University made a daring ascent on 18 August 1932 where he rose to approximately 16

Ascent of the Victoria Balloon, at Hastings (engraving)
1625529 Ascent of the Victoria Balloon, at Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent of the Victoria Balloon, at Hastings)

The Successful Trials in Paris of the Air-Ship "Santos Dumont V"(b / w photo)
1628911 The Successful Trials in Paris of the Air-Ship " Santos Dumont V" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cyclists at the Easter Volunteer Review (engraving)
1595207 Cyclists at the Easter Volunteer Review (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cyclists at the Easter Volunteer Review)

Balloon ascent by Mrs Graham, Vauxhall Gardens, London
First Balloon Ascent at night by a female, Mrs Graham from Vauxhall Gardens, London, 26 July 1850. 1850

Jacques Charles launching the first hydrogen balloon from the Champ de Mars, Paris, 27 August, 1783 (chromolitho)
1094284 Jacques Charles launching the first hydrogen balloon from the Champ de Mars, Paris, 27 August, 1783 (chromolitho) by French School

Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac and Jean-Baptiste Biot in a balloon at an altitude of 4000 metres, 1804 (chromolitho)
1094283 Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac and Jean-Baptiste Biot in a balloon at an altitude of 4000 metres, 1804 (chromolitho) by French School

The Ascent of a Chinese Mountain (engraving)
1048194 The Ascent of a Chinese Mountain (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascent of a Chinese Mountain)

An Ascent of the Pieter Both Mountain, Mauritius (engraving)
1054025 An Ascent of the Pieter Both Mountain, Mauritius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ascent of the Pieter Both Mountain, Mauritius)

Ascent of Habaspampa, on the road to the pass in the Cordillera of Occobamba (engraving)
968054 Ascent of Habaspampa, on the road to the pass in the Cordillera of Occobamba (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent of Habaspampa)

Corfu and its Palaces (b / w photo)
1048135 Corfu and its Palaces (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corfu and its Palaces)

Plate 504. Ascending and Descending Stairs, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950501 Plate 504. Ascending and Descending Stairs, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.9x34.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 480. Child, Walking and Crawling Upstairs, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950428 Plate 480. Child, Walking and Crawling Upstairs, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 13.3x45.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 473. Child, Walking Upstairs, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950421 Plate 473. Child, Walking Upstairs, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16.4x46.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 98. Turning and Ascending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950153 Plate 98. Turning and Ascending Stairs, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.8x43.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 85. Ascending Incline (Wearing Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950146 Plate 85. Ascending Incline (Wearing Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.6x34.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 83. Ascending Incline, Bucket of Water in Right Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950144 Plate 83. Ascending Incline, Bucket of Water in Right Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.1x42.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 74. Ascending Incline, Angle 1 in 4, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950000 Plate 74. Ascending Incline, Angle 1 in 4, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.6x35.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

A Rival to the Balloon, the Kite in Warfare (litho)
1601326 A Rival to the Balloon, the Kite in Warfare (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Rival to the Balloon, the Kite in Warfare)

One of the Feats of the Campaign, taking Guns to the Top of Coles Kop, 1400ft High (b / w photo)
1599310 One of the Feats of the Campaign, taking Guns to the Top of Coles Kop, 1400ft High (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Ascent of the Peter Botte Mountain, Mauritius (engraving)
1610119 Ascent of the Peter Botte Mountain, Mauritius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent of the Peter Botte Mountain, Mauritius)

Ascent of Mont Blanc without Guides, Night Encampment on the Snow (engraving)
1608190 Ascent of Mont Blanc without Guides, Night Encampment on the Snow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent of Mont Blanc without Guides)

The Ascent of Mont Blanc (b / w photo)
1603502 The Ascent of Mont Blanc (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascent of Mont Blanc)

The Tourist Season in Scotland, the Ascent of Ben Nevis (engraving)
1590886 The Tourist Season in Scotland, the Ascent of Ben Nevis (engraving) by Ralston, J.M.L. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tourist Season in Scotland, the Ascent of Ben Nevis)

Ascent of Mont Blanc, M Bissons Photographic Expedition leaving the Station of the Grand Mulets (engraving)
1587695 Ascent of Mont Blanc, M Bissons Photographic Expedition leaving the Station of the Grand Mulets (engraving) by English School

Plate 107. Turning to Ascend Stairs, Bucket of Water & Broom in Hands
3950449 Plate 107. Turning to Ascend Stairs, Bucket of Water & Broom in Hands, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.8x37.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Plate 472. Child, Crawling Upstairs, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950420 Plate 472. Child, Crawling Upstairs, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 12.5x45.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 110. Ascending Stepladder, Two Steps at a Time, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950161 Plate 110. Ascending Stepladder, Two Steps at a Time, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20x36.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Plate 101. Turning and Ascending Stairs, Waving Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950155 Plate 101. Turning and Ascending Stairs, Waving Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.3x32.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 81. Ascending Incline. 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950142 Plate 81. Ascending Incline. 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.8x37.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

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"Reaching New Heights: A Journey of Ascents" Embarking on a historical adventure, we delve into the world of ascents that have captivated hearts and minds throughout time. From the Vauxhall Royal Balloon's first ascent to the breathtaking Road to Blencathra, these remarkable feats remind us of our innate desire to soar above ordinary limits. Intriguingly, it was during a balloon event in Stockport that Charles Green etched his name into history as he defied gravity with his awe-inspiring flight. Meanwhile, an enchanting engraving by Saint Jean of the Cross depicts the spiritual ascent to Mount Carmel, offering solace and enlightenment for centuries. The Vauxhall Royal Balloon's majestic ascent stands as a testament to human ingenuity and courage. Similarly, Mr. Sadler's daring journey over Nottingham left spectators in awe as they witnessed his triumphant rise against all odds. Auguste-Rosalie Bisson immortalized the sheer magnificence of nature through "The Ascent of Mont Blanc. " This masterpiece captures not only the physical challenge but also celebrates mankind's indomitable spirit in conquering towering peaks. Saint John of the Cross, a Spanish mystic revered for his profound wisdom, invites us on an introspective ascent towards spiritual awakening. His teachings continue to inspire seekers around the globe even today. As we gaze upon images capturing Montgolfier balloons soaring gracefully over Paris or witness balloon ascents from Seal near Sevenoaks in Kent, we are reminded that humanity has always yearned for boundless horizons and endless possibilities. Let us never forget James Sadler's courageous ascent from Merton Fields in Oxford—a reminder that dreams can be realized when one dares to take flight against adversity. Through these captivating glimpses into various ascents throughout history, we are reminded that within each one of us lies an insatiable thirst for exploration and growth.