Precipice Collection

Sunset over the magnificent Victoria Falls. The Falls are more than a mile wide and are one of the worlds greatest natural wonders

DOYLE: SHERLOCK HOLMES. Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty locked in mortal combat at the Reichenbach Falls. Wood engraving after a drawing by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur

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Fraser Island, Australia. Fraser Island is the largest all sand island in the world. This is a scenic morning sunrise viewed from atop Indian Head. Date: 19/02/2005

A Stone Quarry, 1833 (colour litho)
STC169232 A Stone Quarry, 1833 (colour litho) by Kretzschmer, H. (fl.1883) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

The Last of His Race (The Vanishing American), 1908 (oil on composition board)
3247995 The Last of His Race (The Vanishing American), 1908 (oil on composition board) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 45.7x31.5 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; American

Buffalo (Bison) stampeding over a precipice to escape an advancing prairie fire. Lithograph, 1864
527953 Buffalo (Bison) stampeding over a precipice to escape an advancing prairie fire. Lithograph, 1864; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Pack Road in the Katun River Valley near the Village of Tavda. Cliff "Skakun"..., 1911-1913
A Pack Road in the Katun River Valley near the Village of Tavda. Cliff "Skakun." Log Boards for the Passage of Horses over the Precipice, 1911-1913

The raft precipitated over a cataract in the Great Canon, Colorado, 1875. Creator: A. R Calhoun
The raft precipitated over a cataract in the Great Canon, Colorado, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

The [Horseshoe] Falls from below, between 1890 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
The [Horseshoe] Falls from below, between 1890 and 1899

The [Horseshoe] Falls from above, between 1890 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
The [Horseshoe] Falls from above, between 1890 and 1899

'"Urith: A Tale of Dartmoor", By S. Baring Gould, M. A.; "I will thrust, and do thou ! and see which can drive the other to death", 1890. From "The Graphic

Swirrel Edge, Mount Helvellyn, 1854. Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith
Swirrel Edge, Mount Helvellyn, 1854. Mountains in the Lake District....toward Ulswater, Helvellyn presents a fine precipice, with Red Tarn lying below it; and, on either side of Red Tarn

Precipice, 1909. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Precipice, 1909

Precipice, 1909. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Precipice, 1909

The Bard, 1774 (oil on canvas)
NGW184271 The Bard, 1774 (oil on canvas) by Jones, Thomas (1743-1803); 114.5x168 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

The Bard, 1774 (oil on canvas)
NGW238895 The Bard, 1774 (oil on canvas) by Jones, Thomas (1743-1803); 114.5x168 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Natural coastal landscape of Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka, Japan

Chulyshman river canyon, view from Katu Yaryk pass in Altai mountains, Siberia, Russia

Hiking trail, Adrspach Rock town, Teplicke Rocks, Czech Republic

DIVINE COMEDY / DAMNED
Dante & Virgil contemplate some of the damned... Date: First published: 1307-21?

Llyn Cynwch, Precipice Walk, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, NW Wales
Llyn Cynwch, Precipice Walk, Dolgellau (formerly Dolgelly or Dolgelley), Gwynedd, NW Wales - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing

Attachment, 1829 (oil on canvas)
OJ451954 Attachment, 1829 (oil on canvas) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73); 101.3 x 83.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: illustrates Sir Walter Scotts poem Helvellyn)

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Asia, Bhutan. Taktshang or Tiger's Nest is the most famous monastery in Bhutan. Date: 05/04/2008

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Africa, Zambia, Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, Rainbow forms as Zambezi River pours over Main Falls of Victoria Falls Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Zambia, Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, Zambezi River pours over Main Falls of Victoria Falls at dusk during low water end of dry season Date: 19/02/2005

Buddha and the dragon, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho)
STC323784 Buddha and the dragon, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

"I am Siegfried, the son of King Siegmund". (colour litho)
955995 " I am Siegfried, the son of King Siegmund". (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle of Isandlwhana, 22 January 1879 (engraving)
1059018 The Battle of Isandlwhana, 22 January 1879 (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Isandlwhana, 22 January 1879)

Fron cover of Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL370490 Fron cover of Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: for detail see 370487; )

Bobtail sheepdog and flock on cliffs, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson
IL370487 Bobtail sheepdog and flock on cliffs, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

View (w / c on paper)
OVR371461 View (w/c on paper) by Bergslien, Nils (1853-1928); 31x23 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Hiking over Hardanger glacier (w / c on paper)
OVR371459 Hiking over Hardanger glacier (w/c on paper) by Bergslien, Nils (1853-1928); 23x18 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Along the Mountain Edge, 1870 (oil on canvas)
CH198790 Along the Mountain Edge, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Sommer, Otto (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

A Bright Vision (colour litho)
3648255 A Bright Vision (colour litho) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bright Vision)

Opp. p. 299. Jamess Valley St Helena 1792, c. 1802 (w / c)
5670873 Opp. p. 299. Jamess Valley St Helena 1792, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info)

On the Cliff, 1910 (oil on canvas)
NUL386979 On the Cliff, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Curran, Charles Courtney (1861-1942); 76x76 cm; Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Finding the sheep (chromolitho)
979001 Finding the sheep (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finding the sheep. Scene from the Parable of the lost sheep)

Selkirk falling over the precipice with his prey (engraving)
2781479 Selkirk falling over the precipice with his prey (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selkirk falling over the precipice with his prey)

Railway Mania - illustration by Alfred Crowquill - a steam train running out of track as it heads to the edge of the precipice... Date: 1845

Descending the Western Arete of the Pointe des Ecrins, from
STC184865 Descending the Western Arete of the Pointe des Ecrins, from The Ascent of the Matterhorn engraved by Edward Whymper (1840-1911), published 1860s-80s (engraving) by Mahoney

A Fall on the Ascent, from Ten Scenes in the Last Ascent of Mont Blanc Including
STC184859 A Fall on the Ascent, from Ten Scenes in the Last Ascent of Mont Blanc Including Five Views from the Summit, by J.D.H

The Death of Sherlock Holmes, illustration for The Final Problem
STC176434 The Death of Sherlock Holmes, illustration for The Final Problem by Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), published in Strand Magazine, December 1893 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Paget

The soldiers of Pelagius of Asturias rolling boulders down a mountain precipice onto a Muslim army in Spain
5229145 The soldiers of Pelagius of Asturias rolling boulders down a mountain precipice onto a Muslim army in Spain, 8th Century (engraving) by English School

Grand Canyon, 1925 (w / c on board)
CH429814 Grand Canyon, 1925 (w/c on board) by Widforss, Gunnar (1879-1934); 43.8x54.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swedish, out of copyright

On the Italian Coast, 1896 (w / c on paper)
Ma198264 On the Italian Coast, 1896 (w/c on paper) by Goodwin, Harry (d.1925); 33.5x23.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

House on a cliff at night (colour woodblock print)
LWR341706 House on a cliff at night (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Private Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

Sensation Rock, Sri Lanka, c. 1860s-90s (b / w photo)
495574 Sensation Rock, Sri Lanka, c.1860s-90s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steep precipice on the railway between Colombo and Kandy.); English

Motoring: a dangerous turn (colour litho)
3104191 Motoring: a dangerous turn (colour litho) by Sager, Xavier (1870-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Motoring: a dangerous turn)

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As the sun sets over the magnificent Victoria Falls, a sense of awe and wonder fills the air. The roaring waters cascade down into a deep precipice, creating a breathtaking sight that captivates all who witness it, and is as if nature itself has carved out this masterpiece, reminding us of its raw power and beauty. In another realm entirely, Sherlock Holmes finds himself on the edge of a precipice at Reichenbach Falls. Locked in mortal combat with his arch-nemesis Professor Moriarty, their struggle symbolizes the eternal battle between good and evil. This iconic scene immortalized by Sidney Paget's wood engraving serves as a reminder that sometimes we must confront our fears head-on to overcome them. Traveling back in time to 1833, we find ourselves in a stone quarry where workers risk life and limb on treacherous precipices to extract valuable resources from Mother Earth. Their determination and resilience are evident as they navigate these dangerous terrains for livelihoods. Fast forward to 1908 when "The Last of His Race" stands alone on an isolated precipice. This haunting oil painting depicts the plight of Native Americans facing extinction due to colonization and displacement. It serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's capacity for both destruction and redemption. Closer to home in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, NW Wales lies Llyn Cynwch Precipice Walk - an enchanting trail offering panoramic views from towering cliffsides. As you traverse this path overlooking vast landscapes below, you can't help but feel connected with nature's grandeur while contemplating life's mysteries. Amidst turbulent times like World War I or ancient conflicts such as Megallis' murder in 135BC, humanity often teeters on the edge of moral precipices. These historical events remind us that our choices have consequences; they can either lead us towards enlightenment or plunge us further into darkness.