Descending Collection

Hannibal crossing the Alps with his army and elephants
SECOND PUNIC WAR : Hannibal, the Carthaginian leader, descending into Italy after crossing the Alps with his army, including war elephants

Prince Philip, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh (1921-). Date: circa 1948

Halong Bay, Quang Nin, Vietnam
View of Halong (or Ha Long) Bay, near Ha Long City (also known as Hong Gai), capital of Quang Nin Province, Vietnam. Ha Long Bay (meaning Descending Dragon Bay)

Climbers descending from Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix, Rhone Alpes, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

Mountaineers and climbers, Mont Blanc range, French Alps, France, Europe

Barn owl. Composite image of high-speed photographs of a European barn owl (Tyto alba) swooping from the air to capture its prey (not seen)

Barn owl. High-speed photograph of a European barn owl (Tyto alba) swooping from the air to land on a fence post. The barn owl has long pointed wings with a span of 95 centimetres

Neck vascular anatomy, historical artwork. 19th Century hand coloured lithographic print showing the arteries (red) and muscle structure (brown) of the human neck

Cable car approaching Aiguille du Midi summit, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, French Alps, France, Europe

Cable cars approaching Aiguille du Midi summit, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, French Alps, France, Europe

The Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland, Europe

Mountaineers and climbers, Mont Blanc range, French Alps, France, Europe

CARTOON: CUBISM, 1913. Seeing New York with a Cubist - The Rude Descending a Staircase (Rush Hour at the Subway). Cartoon from The Evening Sun, 20 March 1913

LCC-LFB fire station appliance room with engines
London firefighters turning out on a fire call from Wandsworth fire station, SW London

Victorian Women Cyclists Descending a Hill, c. 1898
Photograph showing a group of women descending a hill on their bicycles; this image was probably taken somewhere in England in the summer of 1897. Note the haystacks on the right of the image

Severn Tunnel Diver
The brave diver Alexander Lambert descending the shaft into the flooded tunnel. In Fleuss diving gear, he closed the headwall door and prevented further flooding

Vietnamese man entering tunnel, Chu Chi tunnels, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Festival for 14 July, Champs Elysees, Paris

Astronaut descending Lunar Module ladder
Astronaut descending ladder of Apollo Lunar Module at the National Air & Space Museum, Washington DC. The lunar module is a flight model spacecraft (LM-2)

Funfair rollercoaster, Minato Mirai, Yokohama, Japan

Scene from Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo: Thenardiers escape (engraving)
5996958 Scene from Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo: Thenardiers escape (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Les Miserables)

Balloon descending into Bristol Channel
A balloon descending into the water of the Bristol Channel, near Watermouth. The passengers were Sadler and Clayfield, who ascended from Bristol. 24 September 1810

Poster, Indias First Aerial Pageant
Poster, Captain C. D. Barnard presents Indias First Aerial Pageant, with passenger flights in the famous monoplane Spider, parachute descents, daring acrobatics by famous pilots

Russian dolls, Siberia, Russia

A mountain biker descending Helvellyn in the Lake District UK
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Plate 144. Descending Stairs; Turning Basin in Hands, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950180 Plate 144. Descending Stairs; Turning Basin in Hands, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.9x30.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Plate 133. Descending Stairs, Throwing Handkerchief Over Shoulders
3950177 Plate 133. Descending Stairs, Throwing Handkerchief Over Shoulders, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23x31 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii), six diving into sea. Espumilla Beach, Santiago Island, Galapagos

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) foraging in forest, climbing down tree trunk, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, October

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) on tree trunk, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, August

Oglala war party, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Oglala war party, c1907. Several Oglala men, many wearing war bonnets, on horseback riding down hill

German parachute troops, WW2
Germanys Newest Weapon - The Parachute Troops. The New Method of Warfare in the Attack on the Low Countries. Date: 1940

Descending Gaping Ghyll in 1920. Date: 1920

Jack and the Beanstalk, descending with the hen that laid golden eggs Date: circa 1920

Trainee paratroops descending from a Barrage Balloon
Royal Air Force - Trainee paratroops descending from a Barrage Balloon, during training. The RAF's Balloon Operations Squadron, flying barrage balloons, was active training paratroops

The Magnetic Hill, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
The Magnetic Hill is an example of a gravity hill, a type of optical illusion created by rising and descending terrain. It is located at the northwestern edge (in the Magnetic Hill Area)

Coaches descending Kirkstone Pass, Lake District, Cumbria. Postcard published by George Perry Abraham (1844-1923), a photographer, postcard publisher, and mountaineer. Date: 1923

McDonnell Douglas F-15A-6-MC Eagle 72-0119 Streak Eagle (MSN 0019/A017)on display at the National Museum of the USAF, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

From Under the Sea, 1864 (oil on canvas)
940203 From Under the Sea, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Hook, James Clarke (1819-1907); 108.2x82.6 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: This painting shows the mine at Botallack, near St Just)

Moses descending from Mount Sinai with the tablets of the law (Ten Commandments). Exodus 5. 35
535367 Moses descending from Mount Sinai with the tablets of the law (Ten Commandments). Exodus 5.35. Illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883) for The Bible (London 1866). Wood engraving

Descent of the holy spirit, Hall of the Mysteries of the Faith, Borgia Apartments (fresco)
3362186 Descent of the holy spirit, Hall of the Mysteries of the Faith, Borgia Apartments (fresco) by Pinturicchio, Bernardino di Betto (c.1452-1513) (& studio); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Descending Night, 1914 (bronze with brown patina)
1767562 Descending Night, 1914 (bronze with brown patina) by Weinman, Adolf Alexander (1870-1952); 143.5 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Descending Night)

The Last Judgment, 1922. 1922. Creator: Anon
The Last Judgment, 1922

Africa, Tanzania. Closeup of male baboon

Mountaineering accident on Mont Blanc (colour litho)
2779749 Mountaineering accident on Mont Blanc (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mountaineering accident on Mont Blanc)

A moving descent down the Mont Blanc, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR346343 A moving descent down the Mont Blanc, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 10th September 1911 (colour litho) by French School

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Oman, Rub Al Khali desert, driving on the dunes Date: 10/09/2005

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Stairs on wall, Fatehpur Sikri, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: 11/11/2005

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Descending from the towering peaks of the French Alps, Hannibal and his fearless army embarked on an audacious journey, crossing the treacherous terrain with their mighty elephants. The echoes of their triumphant descent still resonate through history. In a land far away, Halong Bay in Vietnam unveils its breathtaking beauty as limestone karsts descend majestically into emerald waters. Nature's masterpiece reveals itself to those who dare to explore its enchanting depths. Climbers conquer new heights only to find solace in the act from Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix, France. With each step downwards, they leave behind a piece of themselves while embracing the thrill of conquering nature's challenges. Prince Philip, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh gracefully descends upon us like a guiding force. His unwavering dedication and wisdom have shaped generations and left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Mountaineers and climbers navigate through the Mont Blanc range in the French Alps, their spirits soaring as they descend towards victory. These brave souls embody resilience and determination amidst nature's formidable obstacles. Silent as nightfall, barn owls gracefully descend upon unsuspecting prey with precision and grace. Their ethereal presence reminds us that even in darkness there is beauty waiting to be discovered. Delicate strokes capture neck vascular anatomy in historical artwork; intricate details revealing secrets hidden beneath our skin. As we unravel these mysteries layer by layer, we are reminded of our own vulnerability yet marvel at our astonishing complexity. Cable cars approach Aiguille du Midi summit with anticipation hanging thickly in the air. Each ascent followed by a gentle descent allows travelers to witness both heaven touching earth and earth reaching for skies unknown – a true communion between man-made wonders and natural grandeur. The Matterhorn stands tall against azure skies; its jagged silhouette beckoning adventurers seeking glory or simply peace within themselves.