Whimper Collection

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

CORAL REEF / J. W. WHIMPER
Waves crashing against a coral reef. Date: circa 1860

FINGALS CAVE / WHIMPER
Fingals Cave, Staffa, Hebrides, Scotland. Date: circa 1860

ARCTIC SCENE / WHIMPER
Arctic scene with lunar halo Date: c1860

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

A Miniature Pinscher
New York, New York: 1937. A Miniature Pinscher does its best to look brave in front of four Great Danes at the Westminster Kennel Club show at Madison Square Garden

Rapids (Whimper)
Rapids on a North American river

Iceberg / Whimper C1860
A picturesque iceberg

Aurora (Whimper) C1860
A traveller in a reindeer sleigh sees a spectacular aurora over the Northern ice

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Josiah Wood Whymper: A Masterful Journey through Time and Art From the hallowed grounds of St. Paul's Cathedral in 1845 to the vibrant colors of a Calcutta scene in the 1860s, Josiah Wood Whymper's artistic prowess shines through in each of his creations. Whymper's works span the globe, from the majestic cliffs of Fingals Cave to the icy beauty of an Arctic scene. His brush brought the coral reefs to life with vivid colors, and his depiction of Fors Nothyn in North Wales captured the essence of the Welsh landscape. Whymper's talent extended beyond landscapes, as seen in his portrayal of a Miniature Pinscher with an unmistakable charm. His rapids painting, with its dynamic energy, and his depiction of an aurora borealis, with its ethereal beauty, showcase Whymper's versatility as an artist. From the tranquil waters of the Wye to the rugged terrain of the Arctic, Whymper's art transported viewers to new worlds, leaving a lasting impression on the art world.