Mountain Climbing Collection

[The Ascent of Mont Blanc], 1861. Creator: Auguste-Rosalie Bisson
[The Ascent of Mont Blanc], 1861

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

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

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

Mount Everest from Rongbuk Monastery
mt. Everest from Everest Base Camp, Tibet

Mountain climbers in the Alps, 1880s
Mountaineering in the Tyrol with ropes and picks, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hedera helix, Common Ivy or English Ivy growing on tree trunk and branches

Young couple hiking on Mt Desert Island, Maine
Tourists climbing Newport Mountain, Mt Desert Island, Maine, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

mt. Everest from Everest Base Camp, Tibet, China

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

Ascent of Mt. Blanc - crossing Bossons Glacier - Grands Mulets in distance, Alps, 1901. Climbers in the French Alps. Stereocard by Underwood & Underwood

mt. Everest from Everest Base Camp, Tibet

mt. Everest from Everest Base Camp, Tibet, China

Palm sunday. 14 th century. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass)
8711384 Palm sunday. 14 th century. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass. Entry of Christ into Jerusalem. Palm sunday. 14 th century. Strasbourg)

Beautiful Sweet Peas (colour litho)
8632972 Beautiful Sweet Peas (colour litho) by Muckley, Angelo Fairfax (1859-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beautiful Sweet Peas)

Ascent of the Galenstock, 1855 (engraving)
8672669 Ascent of the Galenstock, 1855 (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent of the Galenstock, 1855)

The pride of clipper days (b/w photo)
8676141 The pride of clipper days (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pride of clipper days)

'One more step, Mr Hands, and I'll blow your brains out', 19th century (engraving)
7339224 'One more step, Mr Hands, and I'll blow your brains out', 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Fete at the Kursaal, Interlaken, Switzerland (engraving)
8676933 Fete at the Kursaal, Interlaken, Switzerland (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fete at the Kursaal, Interlaken, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland)

Boys climbing poles in the gym (colour litho)
8635894 Boys climbing poles in the gym (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys climbing poles in the gym)

Yak caravan in the mountains of Central Asia (litho)
8663696 Yak caravan in the mountains of Central Asia (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yak caravan in the mountains of Central Asia)

The Ligurian climbing the Rock to the summit of the Numidian Fortress (engraving)
8658577 The Ligurian climbing the Rock to the summit of the Numidian Fortress (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plant Freaks: The Twining Polygonum, Polygonum convolvulus (engraving)
8669362 Plant Freaks: The Twining Polygonum, Polygonum convolvulus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Twining Polygonum, Polygonum convolvulus)

Men in Arctic ice north of Greenland during Robert Pearys expedition to the North Pole, 1909 (photo)
8782680 Men in Arctic ice north of Greenland during Robert Pearys expedition to the North Pole, 1909 (photo) by Peary, Robert Edwin (1856-1920); (add.info)

French alpine hunter at the beginning of the 20th century (postcard)
8822195 French alpine hunter at the beginning of the 20th century (postcard); Private Collection; (add.info.: French alpine hunter at the beginning of the 20th century)

Mont Blanc mountaineering, an Alpine peak lying on the French-Italian border, c.1855 (print)
541938 Mont Blanc mountaineering, an Alpine peak lying on the French-Italian border, c.1855 (print); (add.info.: The Mur de la Cote)

Winter Scenes, 1937: Climbing in Cumberland (b/w photo)
8671723 Winter Scenes, 1937: Climbing in Cumberland (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Climbing in Cumberland)

Albert Smith, English writer, entertainer and mountaineer (engraving)
8676408 Albert Smith, English writer, entertainer and mountaineer (engraving) by Pound, Daniel John. (fl.1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albert Smith (1816-1860), English writer

New Zealand, 1890s: Descent in Soft Snow (b/w photo)
8662443 New Zealand, 1890s: Descent in Soft Snow (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Descent in Soft Snow)

New Zealand, 1890s: Climbing the Onslow (b/w photo)
8662525 New Zealand, 1890s: Climbing the Onslow (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Climbing the Onslow)

Jack and the Beanstalk (colour litho)
8646665 Jack and the Beanstalk (colour litho) by Haslewood, Constance (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack and the Beanstalk)

Cartoon depicting boastful members of the Alpine Club, the first mountaineering club, 19th century
5309160 Cartoon depicting boastful members of the Alpine Club, the first mountaineering club, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting boastful members of the Alpine Club)

Children on coconut tree, c.1900 (b/w photo)
7293266 Children on coconut tree, c.1900 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Science. Botany. Children climbs a coconut tree in Sri Lanka. Photo, Netheirlands, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Monks building a monastery (litho)
8672869 Monks building a monastery (litho) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monks building a monastery)

Capture of Santarem, Portugal, 1147 (colour litho)
8672878 Capture of Santarem, Portugal, 1147 (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of Santarem from the Moors by King Afonso I of Portugal)

The Curious One, 1823 (oil on paper mounted to canvas)
XOS5879222 The Curious One, 1823 (oil on paper mounted to canvas) by Mongin, Antoine Pierre (1761-1827); 43.5x34.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Man rock climbing (colour litho)
8656711 Man rock climbing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man rock climbing. Postcard, early 20th century. Signed: TM.); © Look and Learn.

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669662 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Russian scouts cutting telegraph wires, Manchuria, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655530 Russian scouts cutting telegraph wires, Manchuria, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Finnemore, Joseph (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mountaineers on a glacier in the French Alps (b/w photo)
8626996 Mountaineers on a glacier in the French Alps (b/w photo) by Tairraz, Georges I (1868-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mountaineers on a glacier in the French Alps)

Pontius Comminius climbing to the Citadel (engraving)
8639507 Pontius Comminius climbing to the Citadel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pontius Comminius climbing to the Citadel)

Children's seaside holiday, c.1950 (colour photo)
8634909 Children's seaside holiday, c.1950 (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Seaside Holiday)

Illustration for Dreams, Dances, and Disappointments (colour litho)
8646750 Illustration for Dreams, Dances, and Disappointments (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Dreams, Dances)

Plant Freaks: Bitter-Sweet, Solanum dulcamara (engraving)
8669369 Plant Freaks: Bitter-Sweet, Solanum dulcamara (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bitter-Sweet, Solanum dulcamara)

Winter Scenes, 1937: In the Welsh Mountains (b/w photo)
8671726 Winter Scenes, 1937: In the Welsh Mountains (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Welsh Mountains)

Christian climbing the Hill of Difficulty (engraving)
8673653 Christian climbing the Hill of Difficulty (engraving) by Watson, James Dawson (1832-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian climbing the Hill of Difficulty)

Jacob's Ladder (chromolitho)
8677658 Jacob's Ladder (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacob's Ladder.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection.

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"Scaling New Heights: The Thrill and Beauty of Mountain Climbing" Embarking on a journey that tests both physical strength and mental fortitude, mountaineers and climbers conquer the majestic peaks of the Mont Blanc range in the French Alps. Inspired by Auguste-Rosalie Bisson's iconic photograph, "The Ascent of Mont Blanc, " these adventurers push their limits to reach new heights. As cable cars approach the summit of Aiguille du Midi, anticipation fills the air. With each step taken towards their goal, these brave souls immerse themselves in the breathtaking landscapes that only mountains can offer. The allure of Mont Blanc beckons them forward as they navigate treacherous paths with determination etched on their faces. In this rugged terrain, nature reveals its resilience through Hedera helix or Common Ivy gracefully clinging onto tree trunks and branches. It serves as a reminder that even amidst harsh conditions, life finds a way to flourish. From Rongbuk Monastery in Tibet, China, Mount Everest stands tall like an indomitable giant watching over all who dare to challenge its supremacy. Its awe-inspiring presence captivates mountaineers from around the world who gather at Everest Base Camp for a chance to glimpse its grandeur up close. Not limited to Europe or Asia alone, it has become a global pursuit. In Maine's Mt Desert Island, a young couple embarks on an exhilarating hike surrounded by pristine wilderness. Their shared adventure strengthens not only their bond but also their connection with nature. Gasherbrum IV peak bathed in sunset hues paints an ethereal picture against the sky –a testament to both beauty and danger intertwined within mountain climbing. These daring individuals embrace such risks willingly for moments like this; when time seems suspended between heaven and earth. Far away from traditional alpine settings lies Yuanjiajie in Zhangjiajie - home to First Bridge in the World.