{"product_id":"1879-wood-engraving-edward-whymper-art-les-clees-switzerland-tower-hunters-dog-200678-ype4-66","title":"1879 Wood Engraving Edward Whymper Art Les Clees Switzerland Tower Hunters YPE4","description":"This is an original 1879 monochrome in-text wood engraving of the remnants of a medieval castle and tower in the village of Les Clées, Siwtzerland. \u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 132+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No creases. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Monochrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Fine ++\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 11 x 8.5 inches; 28 x 22 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w\/ Full Provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece was illustrated by Whymper, Edward. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdward Whymper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Edward Whymper (1840-1911), the mountaineer, explorer, and illustrator, is remembered for being the first man to successfully ascend the Matterhorn of Switzerland in 1865. Whymper was born in London, England and was the second of eleven children. His elder brother Frederick was also an artist and explorer, and became a celebrated wood engraver, much like Edward; both had learned to engrave in their fatherÕs studio.  In 1860, Edward was commissioned to create a portfolio depicting Professor BonneyÕs ascent of Mont Pelvoux. Whymper became enthralled with mountaineering during this experience, and went on to explore Mont Blanc and the Pennine Alps for himself for the duration of the 1860s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhymper had unsuccessfully tried climbing the Matterhorn eight times, but in 1865, successfully reached the summit with six other party members. Unfortunately, during the descent, four of the men fell to their deaths, after one of the men slipped and fell onto another.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeywords specific to this image: Village, Swiss, Europe, Hunting, Pet, Gun, Rifle, Thunderstorm, Lightning, Jura-Nord Vaudois, Vaud, Medieval, Castle, Fortress, Jura Mountains, Landscape, Vista, Cliff, Rock, Formation, Nature, Outdoors, Inclement Weather, Valley, Forest, Woods, Path, Trail\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYPE4C79 zz10000\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16328766980218,"sku":"200678_YPE4_066","price":46.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/YPE4_066_b8a12cfd-c1db-49ad-b0a4-b02ce632afd8.jpg?v=1571714272","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1879-wood-engraving-edward-whymper-art-les-clees-switzerland-tower-hunters-dog-200678-ype4-66","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}