Cracs of the Matterhorn

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A nightly storm breaks on the Matterhorn and lightnings throw light on its peaks

The cracs of the Matterhorn, during the storm, midnight, August 10, 1863.

Artist

Name:: Unknown

Illustration

Subject:: Landscapes & Places
Technique:: Wood Engraving
Engravers:: Whymper, Edward; Whymper, Josiah Wood
Format:: Portrait (taller)
Source:: Harold B. Lee Library, the Internet Archive

Book

Title:: Scrambles amongst the Alps in the years 1860-69
Author:: Whymper, Edward
Publisher:: London: John Murray, 1871
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Description:

View of the Matterhorn as a nightly storm is breaking and lightnings throw light on its jagged peaks, which rise above a blanket of clouds.

A list of the artists who contributed to the book is given above a list of illustrations. It includes H. J. Boot, Cyrus Johnson, James Mahoney, J. W. North, P. Skelton, W. G. Smith, and C. J. Staniland.

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{{cite web | title=Cracs of the Matterhorn | url=https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/cracs-matterhorn/ | author=Unknown | year=1871 | access-date=November 17, 2024 | publisher=Old Book Illustrations}}