{"product_id":"1907-print-hms-griper-hecla-warship-gun-brig-british-royal-navy-parry-expedition-139631-xgv8-033","title":"1907 Print HMS Griper Hecla Warship Gun-brig British Royal Navy Parry XGV8","description":"This is an original 1907 halftone print of the HMS Hecla and Griper, a Bold gun-brig warship of the British Royal Navy, which participated in the Arctic expedition led by William Parry in 1819. \u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 104+ year old Item is rated Near Mint \/ Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original Halftone Print; Black \/ White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Mint \/ Very Fine+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 6 x 4 inches; 15 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\u003eThis piece was illustrated by Whymper, Edward. \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: marine vessel, ship\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eXGV8C07 zz10000\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33483292689,"sku":"139631_XGV8_033","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/XGV8_033.jpg?v=1571708261","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1907-print-hms-griper-hecla-warship-gun-brig-british-royal-navy-parry-expedition-139631-xgv8-033","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}