{"product_id":"1895-wood-engraving-fruit-merchant-boat-vessel-tribal-new-guinea-edward-whymper-163512-xgwb1-003","title":"1895 Wood Engraving Fruit Merchant Boat Vessel Tribal New Guinea Edward XGWB1","description":"This is an original 1895 black and white in-text wood engraving of fruit merchants on a boat in New Guinea. \n\n\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 remaining duration of the 1860s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhymper had unsuccessfully tried climbing the Matterhorn eight times, but in 1865, met with success with his 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\u003eAs an engraver, Whymper was innovative, and had the patience and skills necessary to manipulate the medium and furnish unusually sharp contrast within his pieces. This is extremely difficult to do with wood engravings, and yet Whymper succeeded at it, while maintaining the original pieceÕs composition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 116+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No creases. Minor print defect - top. 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; Black \/ White\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 6.5 x 4 inches; 17 x 10 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\u003ePeriod Paper is pleased to present a collection of wood engravings featuring images of Reverend Chalmers exploration of Papua New Guinea from the years 1878 to 1894. Edward Whymper was the man behind a considerable portion of the engravings, who produced the pieces with keen eye and expert hand. Get a feel for the culture of the indigenous people, and travel to the wilderness with the natives by clicking on the link provided at the bottom of the condition paragraph. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece was illustrated by Whymper, Edward. Artist signature in print - bottom right 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: water, sell, indigenous\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eXGWB1C95 zz10000\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33531839697,"sku":"163512_XGWB1_003","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/XGWB1_003_d7fd2eb5-2b7a-4281-939c-5329c7529216.jpg?v=1571709045","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1895-wood-engraving-fruit-merchant-boat-vessel-tribal-new-guinea-edward-whymper-163512-xgwb1-003","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}