Slope Collection (page 8)

Dreamy Glacier
Leonardo Iezzi

Lady writing at her desk, early 1900s

The Bank, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Up-Along, Clovelly, Devon - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Church Steps, Whitby, North Yorkshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Goats Path, Watcombe, near Torquay, South Devon - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

The Beck, Staithes, North Yorkshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Bodinnick Ferry near Fowey, Cornwall - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Grangewood Park, South Norwood, London Date: 1907

The Congo. Climbing a slope in the Mpagassa Gorge
History of Africa. 19th century. Climbing a slope in the Mpagassa Gorge. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

The Two Birch Trees
A landscape oil painting of two slender birch trees standing amongst some rocks on a slope of a large hill in the countryside. Date: circa 1921

A Man And His Dog
This watercolour painting peacefully shows a man relaxing on the slope of a hill, overlooking some grazing sheep in a beautiful, broad countryside setting, his dog is laid beside him. Date: circa 1920

Heath Robinson Hill-Side Clutch
An illustration which comically depicts a motor vehicle traversing an abnormally steep slope, with an inventive contraption of extended back wheels. Date: circa 1919

The Donkey Ride
A portrait painting of a young girl in red, riding upon the back of a donkey, being led by her mother, walking astride with a greyhound dog down a coastal, rocky slope. Date: circa 1919

Burton Downs
A landscape oil painting of a countryside track which bends behind a grassy slope at Burton Downs, a small rock face forms the background, under a cloudy blue sky. Date: circa 1919

The Shepherd Hears The Guns At Dawn
A portrait painting of an old shepherd, strong in stature, leaning on his crook on the slope of a hill, whilst looking out at the view. Date: circa 1917

Tree in a Gusty Wind
An etching of a tree, managing to withstand a mighty, blustery wind, as it perches on a rocky slope. Date: circa 1915

Port
This painting shows some calm port waters which have three similar ships populating the surface, a sweeping slope of ploughed fields and farmhouses make up the background scenery. Date: circa 1915

A hiking party in Switzerland, roped together for safety. Date: circa 1910

United States. Niagara Falls. Engraving by Milbert. Panorama Universal. History of the United States of America, from 1st edition of Jean B.G

Turkey. Istanbul. Small Bridge (Kutchuk Tchekmedje)
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Istanbul. Small Bridge (Kutchuk Tchekmedje Lake). Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and Lepetit. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver

Bringing Up The Guns
An oil painting showing the efforts of a band of soldiers with their horses, pulling some heavy artillery up a slope. Painted by an official Australian war artist. Date: circa 1919

Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, made famous by a Hovis advert some years ago. Date: 1940s

The Citadel from The Terrace, Quebec, Canada. Vintage 19th century photograph

Italian postcard, The Unknown, WW1
Italian postcard, The Unknown, by R di Massa, First World War. A soldier carries a cross covered in the Italian flag up a sloping battlefield. Date: circa 1915

When thick snow clogs the streets of Paris, passengers have to get out of their bus and help the horses drag it up a slope. Date: 1872

Steamboat Springs Ski Resort at night
This image was taken in Steamboat Springs Ski Resort after sunset

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Flask Walk, Hampstead, 1922 (oil on canvas)
3243223 Flask Walk, Hampstead, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Ginner, Charles (1878-1952); 61x46 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Snow Wave
Niyazi Gürgen

Skier, front cover of Monsieur magazine, issue 26, pub. February 1922 (pochoir print)
STC312858 Skier, front cover of Monsieur magazine, issue 26, pub. February 1922 (pochoir print) by Roux, Andre de (1870-1952); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Fishermen's Slope, Sheringham by Terry Whitworth

Canada, New Brunswick. River waterfall and rocky rapids. Date: 28-07-2017

the protector
Marchevca Bogdan

Aosta Valley
Jakob Sanne

Cliff Road
konglingming

Crossing River at night
Johnson Huang

Driving With Fog
ANNA AN

Hillside of palo santo trees. Floreana Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Palo santo tree. Floreana Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Tsori towers of Ingushetia #2
Ivan A. Godovikov

Unexpected Grace
Filippo Manini

Serbian officer who protects with his body and rescues a frosted colleague by slipping in his... (colour litho)
2815087 Serbian officer who protects with his body and rescues a frosted colleague by slipping in his... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Tragic Alpine ascension, a great lawyer from Grenoble who falls from the mountain together... (colour litho)
2815471 Tragic Alpine ascension, a great lawyer from Grenoble who falls from the mountain together... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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barren ground caribou, Rangifer tarandus, bull with velvet antlers, porcupine herd, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska Date: 04-10-2006

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Evening at Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England Date: 12-09-2014

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South America, Ecuador, western slope of the Andes, Cloud forest, San Isidro, forest vegetation. Date: 18/06/2010

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Western slope of the Andes, forest vegetation, San Isidro, Ecuador Date: 18/06/2010

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"Slope: A Journey through Time and Terrain" Embark on a captivating journey as we explore the diverse landscapes and historical moments that showcase the power and allure of slopes. From the daring 1922 British Mt Everest Expedition led by Norton and Mallory to the enchanting town of Sausalito, nestled along San Francisco Bay in Marin County, each location holds its own unique story. Picture yourself gliding through the picturesque Cable car Teleferico Do Rancho in Camara de Lobos, Madeira island, Portugal or immersing yourself in the vibrant Hong Kong street scene of the 1890s. These slopes not only offer breathtaking views but also transport us back in time. As we delve into history, let's not forget about those who fought bravely for their countries. Witness Canadian soldiers maneuvering a British Mark IV tank during World War I - an image that portrays both strength and resilience on treacherous terrains. But it's not just humans who conquer slopes; even a young boy sledging down a grassy bank reminds us of our innate desire for adventure. Like Sisyphus endlessly pushing his boulder uphill, we are driven to overcome challenges presented by nature itself. Marvel at terraced vineyards lining the Douro River in Portugal or catch sight of Gipsy Hill railway station amidst south London's urban landscape. Each slope tells its own tale - stories etched into their very fabric. Nature too has its role to play as feral Kashmir Goat flock stands majestically atop limestone headlands overlooking coastlines and towns like Great Orme. And let's not overlook The Holloway in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire - an ancient path carved into hillsides revealing secrets from times long past. Finally, venture to Gwaun Cae Gurwen incline in Carmarthenshire where South Wales' rugged beauty unfolds before your eyes.