Whymper Collection

Matterhorn rising over Zermatt, Switzerland
Village of Zermatt in the valley below the Matterhorn. Hand-colored woodcut of a sketch by Edward Whymper

Switzerland Matterhorn
The peak of the Matterhorn seen from Zermatt : it was first climbed by a party led by Edward Whymper, who reached the summit on 14 July 1865

Ecuador Chimborazo
Chimborazo and Carihuairazo, pictured by Whymper who was a noted mountaineer as well as artist

'Mr. F.H.Whymper, The New Inspector of Factories, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Mr. F.H.Whymper, The New Inspector of Factories, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Mallard (Anas boschas), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Mallard (Anas boschas), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]

Common Snipe (Gallinago scolopacina), Jack Snipe (Limnocryptes gallinula), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Common Snipe (Gallinago scolopacina), Jack Snipe (Limnocryptes gallinula), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper

Grey Plover (Squatarola helvetica), Golden Plover (Charadrius pluvialus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Grey Plover (Squatarola helvetica), Golden Plover (Charadrius pluvialus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper

Visit of Pontiac and the Indians to Major Gladwin, 1763 (c1880). Artist: Whymper
Visit of Pontiac and the Indians to Major Gladwin, 1763 (c1880). Pontiac was a chief of the Ottawa people. He led a rebellion against the British in the Great Lakes region after they won the French

Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]

Car on road in mountains; Mt. Whymper, Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, Canada

Whympers "Scrambles Among the Alps"(engraving)
1057300 Whympers " Scrambles Among the Alps" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whympers " Scrambles Among the Alps")

St. Pauls Cathedral, Calcutta, 1845. Creator: Josiah Wood Whymper
St. Pauls Cathedral, Calcutta, 1845. New Victorian Gothic church in India....the architect is Colonel Forbes, of the Engineers. The style of architecture is Gothic, or, as Mr

Josiah Wood Whymper, 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins
Josiah Wood Whymper, 1860s

WHYMPER AT 6000 METRES
Edward Whymper climbs at the height of 6000 metres, in the Andes. Date: 1892

WHYMPER AND FOG-BOW
Whymper, while climbing the Matterhorn, sees this impressive fog-bow Date: 14 July 1865

FALL ON THE MATTERHORN
Climbing the Matterhorn with Whymper, Reynaud has a frightening but not fatal fall Date: 1863

The Majestic Pyramid of the Alps, the Matterhorn, Switzerland, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The Majestic Pyramid of the Alps, the Matterhorn, Switzerland, c1930s. The first ascent of the Matterhorn, one of the highest summits in the Alps

Fors Nothyn, North Wales, c1850. Creator: Josiah Wood Whymper
Fors Nothyn, North Wales, c1850. River running through a steep-sided gorge. From " The Land We Live in: A Pictorial and Literary Sketch-book of the British Empire"

The Wye, from Chepstow Castle, 1870s. Creator: Josiah Wood Whymper
The Wye, from Chepstow Castle, 1870s. A man sketching the River Wye in Monmouthshire, Wales. Chepstow Castle is the oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification in Britain

In Sherwood Forest, c1875. Creator: Josiah Wood Whymper
In Sherwood Forest, c1875. Shepherd and sheep in a shady lane in Sherwood Forest near Nottingham. Once a Royal Hunting Forest, Sherwood is most famous for its association with the Robin Hood legend

John Gilpin Passing The Bell, Edmonton, (c1950). Creator: JG Whymper
John Gilpin Passing The Bell, Edmonton, (c1950). Scene from The Diverting History of John Gilpin, a comic ballad of 1782 by William Cowper, based on a real-life character

The Club Room of Zermatt in 1864, 19th century. Artist: James Mahoney
The Club Room of Zermatt in 1864, 19th century. A group of the most prominent alpinists of the Golden Age of alpine climbing. From The Ascent of the Matterhorn by Edward Whymper

Mountaineering accident, 19th century. We saw a toe- it seemed to belong to Moore- we saw Reynaud a flying body. From The Ascent of the Matterhorn by Edward Whymper

Edward Whymper, British mountaineer, 1865 (1956). Whymper is best known for his involvement in the first ascent of the Matterhorn, accomplished in 1865

Black Grouse (Tetrau tetrix), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Black Grouse (Tetrau tetrix), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]

Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]

Red Grouse (Lagopus scoticus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Red Grouse (Lagopus scoticus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]

Ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus), 1900, 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]

Pallass Sand-Grouse (Syrrhaptes paradoxus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Pallass Sand-Grouse (Syrrhaptes paradoxus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper

Turtle Dove (Turtur auritus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Turtle Dove (Turtur auritus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]

Goosander (Merganser castor), Harlequin Duck (Cosmonetta histrionica), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Goosander (Merganser castor), Harlequin Duck (Cosmonetta histrionica), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper

Common Eider (Somateria mollissima), Stellers Eider (Heniconnetta stelleri), King Eider (Somateria spectabilis), 1900, (1900)

Tufted Duck (Fuligata cristata), Red-Crested Pochard (Netta rufina), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Tufted Duck (Fuligata cristata), Red-Crested Pochard (Netta rufina), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper

Shoveler (Spatula clypeata), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Shoveler (Spatula clypeata), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]

Common Sheldrake (Tadorna cornuta), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Common Sheldrake (Tadorna cornuta), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]

Red-Breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Red-Breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]

Brent Goose (Branta bernicla), Lesser Snow Goose (Chen hyperboreus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Brent Goose (Branta bernicla), Lesser Snow Goose (Chen hyperboreus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper

Great Snipe (Gallinago major), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Great Snipe (Gallinago major), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]

Curlew Sandpiper (Tringa subarquata), Siberian Pectoral Sandpiper (Heteropygia acuminata), 1900, (1900)

Bar-Tailed Godwit (Limosa rufa), Common Redshank (Totanus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Bar-Tailed Godwit (Limosa rufa), Common Redshank (Totanus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper

Buff-Breasted Sandpiper (Tringites rufescns), Bartrams Sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda), 1900, (1900)

Grey Phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius), Red-Necker Phalarope (Phalaropus hyperboreus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon

Common Avocet (Recurvirostra avocetta), Common Stilt (Himantopus melanopterus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Common Avocet (Recurvirostra avocetta), Common Stilt (Himantopus melanopterus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon

Lapwing (Vanellus cristacus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Lapwing (Vanellus cristacus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]

Dotterel (Eudromias morinellus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Dotterel (Eudromias morinellus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]

Caspian Plover (Ochthodromus asiaticus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Caspian Plover (Ochthodromus asiaticus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper

Little Ringed Plover (Aegialitis minor), Killdeer Plover (Oxyechus vociferus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Little Ringed Plover (Aegialitis minor), Killdeer Plover (Oxyechus vociferus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon

Common Oyster-Catcher (Haematopus ostralegus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles Whymper
Common Oyster-Catcher (Haematopus ostralegus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper

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"Whymper: A Legacy of Adventure and Artistry" From the majestic Matterhorn rising over Zermatt, Switzerland to the towering Chimborazo in Ecuador, Whymper's name is synonymous with alpine mountaineering. In 1871, Edward Whymper captured the essence of this daring pursuit through a captivating wood engraving that immortalized the spirit of exploration. But Whymper's talents extended far beyond mountain landscapes. Charles Whymper, an artist in his own right, depicted nature's beauty with precision and grace. His intricate illustrations showcased Mallards, Grey Plovers, Golden Plovers, and even vibrant Pheasants from around the world. Yet it was not only art that defined the Whymper legacy. Josiah Wood Whymper left his mark on history by creating St. Pauls Cathedral in Calcutta back in 1845—a testament to his architectural prowess and creative vision. Intriguingly enough, John & Charles Watkins captured a glimpse into Josiah Wood Whymper's life during the 1860s—an era filled with innovation and discovery. However, it is Edward Whymper who truly stands out among these remarkable individuals. Scaling heights of up to 6000 meters became second nature for him as he fearlessly ventured into uncharted territories where few dared to tread. And amidst swirling mists and ethereal fog-bows that danced across vast horizons—Whymper found solace; a connection between man and nature unlike any other. Through their collective works spanning continents and centuries—the name "Whypmer" has become synonymous with adventure, artistry, and an unwavering passion for exploring both physical landscapes and artistic realms alike.