Moritz Collection

At the Start of the Cresta Run, St. Moritz, 1912
Photograph showing a member of the St. Moritz Tobogganing Club leaping onto his machine at the top of the Cresta Run, 1912. This famous course was first laid out in 1884

Poster advertising St Moritz for winter sports
Poster advertising St Moritz in Switzerland for winter sports

The Man who Threw a Snowball at St. Moritz
An aghast crowd of skiiers and holidaymakers looking towards a dejected snowball-thrower who is trudging away into the distance. St

The Cresta Run, St. Moritz, 1912
Photograph showing the Cresta Run, with its Crows Nest and grandstand (top) on a St. Moritz race day in 1912. This famous course is the home venue for the St

English gentleman on trial in France, 18th century
English gentleman on trial in France, accused by an old hag and her virtuous niece Clara, 18th century. Before the tribunal at Avignon

The All-Age Stakes: Everyone a Trier at St. Moritz! By Joyce
A humorous colour illustration by Joyce Dennys showing winter sports being played on a large ice rink

Snow, Skis and Sunshine in Switzerland
Miss Joan Simon, Miss Peggy Peyton, Mr George Renwick, R.N. Mrs Renwick and The Hon. Olivia Harcourt skiing at St. Moritz, Switzerland

Yuletide Sports Abroad- Society at St Moritz and Murren
A variety of snowy scenes at St Moritz and Murren in Switzerland, including skating and ice hockey

Poster advertising Pontresina in Switzerland
Poster advertising Pontresina, an alpine village in the Engadin region of Switzerland, not far from St Moritz

Toilet of the Segantini hut, Languard Alp, Pontresina, Upper Engadin, Grisons (Graubunden), Switzerland

Saint Maurice equestrian. Shrine of the Children of Saint Sigismond, c.1160. Creator: Westeuropäische angewandte Kunst
Saint Maurice equestrian. Shrine of the Children of Saint Sigismond, c.1160. Found in the Collection of the Abbaye de Saint-Maurice d'Agaune.

The Martyrdom of Saint Maurice, ca. 1600. Creator: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)
The Martyrdom of Saint Maurice, ca. 1600. Found in the collection of the Muzeul National de Arta al Romaniei, Bucuresti

Coronation regalia of the Holy Roman Empire
Some of the coronation regalia of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation: 1. German Royal Crown; 2. Imperial Crown; 3. Orb; 4. Coronation Robe; 5. Kings Sceptre; 6. Imperial Sceptre; 7

Switzerland, Graubunden, Engadin, St.Moritz, Lake Staz

Moritz Hermann von Jacobi
3780660 Moritz Hermann von Jacobi; (add.info.: Moritz Hermann von Jacobi, the inventor of galvanoplastics: 21 September 1801 - 10 March 1874 Die Graphischen Kunste der Gegenwart by Theodor Goebe)

Lemon tree, historical illustration, Moritz Willkomm, Natural History of the Plant World, 4th Edition, Esslingen and Munich Lemon tree, historical illustration, Moritz Willkomm

Picturesque view on Silvaplana lake in Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Landscape photography Picturesque view on Silvaplana lake in Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Landscape photography

Panorama of atumn lake Sils (Silsersee) in Swiss Alps mountains. Colorful forest with orange larch. Switzerland, Maloja region, Upper Engadine

Picturesque view on autumn lake Silvaplana in Swiss Alps. Colorful forest with orange larch and snowy mountains on background. Switzerland

Panorama of Sils village and lake Sils (Silsersee) in Swiss Alps mountains. Colorful forest with orange larch. Switzerland, Maloja region, Upper Engadine

Atumn lake Sils (Silsersee) in Swiss Alps mountains. Colorful forest with orange larch. Switzerland, Maloja region, Upper Engadine

Atumn mountains near lake Sils (Silsersee) in Swiss Alps. Colorful forest with orange larch. Switzerland, Maloja region, Upper Engadine

Gorgeous view on autumn lake Sils (Silsersee) in Swiss Alps mountains. Colorful forest with orange larch. Switzerland, Maloja region, Upper Engadine

Amazing autumn sunny day at Champferersee lake in the Swiss Alps. Castle of Crap da Sass, Silvaplana village, Switzerland, Europe Amazing autumn sunny day at Champferersee lake in the Swiss Alps

Epic view on autumn lake Sils (Silsersee) in Swiss Alps. Autumn forest with yellow larch on background. Landscape photography Epic view on autumn lake Sils (Silsersee) in Swiss Alps

Autumn lake Sils (Silsersee) in Swiss Alps mountains. Snowy peaks and orange trees on background. Switzerland, Maloja region, Upper Engadine

Aerial view on autumn lake Sils (Silsersee) in Swiss Alps mountains. Colorful forest with orange larch. Switzerland, Maloja region, Upper Engadine

Wooden pier on autumn lake Sils (Silsersee) in Swiss Alps. Snowy mountains and orange trees on background. Switzerland, Maloja region, Upper Engadine

English gentleman held captive by two Papal guards in uniform in a room in Avignon. A prisoner at Avignon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Journal

Riders in St. Mortiz
A scene in the Swiss ski resort of St. Moritz in 1927 showing riders in smart riding habits, stopping by a cafÚáÀith their horses

Dancers (Apachentanze!), 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung
Dancers (Apachentanze!), 1911

God, that Eisenbach!, 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung
God, that Eisenbach!, 1911

O, Caruso!, 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung
O, Caruso!, 1911

The sun illuminates the icy surfaces of Lake Sils, Engadine Valley, Graubunden, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

The Late Lord Leighton, P. R. A. 1878-1896, (1896). Artist: Moritz Klinkicht
The Late Lord Leighton, P.R.A. 1878-1896, (1896). Frederic Leighton (1830-1896), British painter and sculptor whose works depicted historical, biblical and classical subject matters

Moored boats in the Lake of Sils at sunrise. Maloja pass, Engadine valley, Graubunden, Switzerland

Lake Champfer with Champfer, Bernina mountain range, Upper Engadin, Grisons (Graubunden), Switzerland

Lake Sils with Piz Corvatsch, Bernina mountain range, Upper Engadin, Grisons (Graubunden), Switzerland

Silvaplana lake with Piz Lagrev, Bernina mountain range, Upper Engadin, Grisons (Graubunden), Switzerland

Castle Crap da Sass with Lake Silvaplana, Upper Engadin, Grisons (Graubunden), Switzerland

Bernina mountain range seen from Corvatsch summit station, Upper Engadin, Grisons (Graubunden), Switzerland

Hahnensee at Fall, Silvaplana, Bernina mountain range, Upper Engadin, Grisons (Graubunden), Switzerland

Sils with Lake Sils in fall, Bernina mountain range, Upper Engadin, Grisons (Graubunden), Switzerland

Lake Silvaplana and Lake Sils with Piz Lagrev, Bernina mountain range, Upper Engadin, Grisons (Graubunden), Switzerland

Corvatsch cablecar with Lake Silvaplana aand Piz Julier, Bernina mountain range, Upper Engadin, Grisons (Graubunden), Switzerland

Sailboat on Lake Sils with Corvatsch, Bernina mountain range, Upper Engadin, Grisons (Graubunden), Switzerland

Sils with Lake Sils in fall, Upper Engadin, Grisons (Graubunden), Switzerland

Julier pass road with hospice, Upper Engadin, Grisons (Graubunden), Switzerland

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"Moritz: A Winter Wonderland of Sports and Adventure. " Step back in time to the year 1912, where the thrill-seekers gathered at the start of the Cresta Run in St. Moritz. The air was filled with excitement as they prepared for an adrenaline-fueled descent down this iconic track. Intriguing posters adorned the streets, enticing visitors from far and wide to experience St. Moritz's winter sports paradise. From skiing to tobogganing, there was something for everyone seeking a thrilling adventure on snow-covered slopes. Legend has it that one daring individual even threw a snowball at St. Moritz, adding an unexpected twist to this already captivating destination. This mischievous act only added to the allure and reputation of this enchanting place. But it wasn't just about extreme sports; St. Moritz welcomed all ages and skill levels with open arms. The All-Age Stakes event showcased how anyone could become a trier here, embracing their inner athlete while surrounded by breathtaking Swiss landscapes. Yuletide brought joyous festivities abroad, with society gathering in both St. Moritz and Murren for holiday celebrations intertwined with exhilarating winter activities. Snowflakes danced around as laughter echoed through these picturesque towns. Venturing beyond St. Moritz lies Pontresina – another hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Its beauty captured hearts through mesmerizing posters that beckoned travelers into its snowy wonderland. Speaking of namesakes, Max and Moritz would have surely reveled in these snowy escapades if they were here today. Their playful spirits would have found endless mischief amidst the pristine white landscape. For those seeking solace amidst nature's wonders, a visit to Languard Alp's Segantini hut offered tranquility like no other place could provide - its toilet serving as a testament to rustic charm amid Switzerland's Grisons region. And let us not forget the Victorian era, where tobogganing in St.