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Descending Mont Cenis in Winter, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Descending Mont Cenis in Winter, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Descending Mont Cenis in Winter, 1864. Travelling over the Alps by sleigh. '...tremendous faces of rock rise perpendicularly...there is a fearful precipice, from going over which we are only protected by a row of stone posts with single rails between them...[At] the summit of Mont Cenis...a single animal [is] placed in the shafts of the sleigh; away it dashes full gallop down the steep road...every one looks about, and endeavours to make out something of his whereabouts through the driving snow...The road winds round the side of the mountain, making at times frightfully sharp turns; and here we can often see those ahead of us rushing along apparently under our feet, while those who are in the rear are tearing along high up overhead. Sometimes we look down into immense valleys and see the villages, only distinguishable in the plain of snow by the little church-towers and the larger buildings which show through it. And we may see here how easily a slip of the snow (which is an avalanche) from the side the huge mountain may destroy in a few seconds a whole village...The last turn of this division of the road is at last reached, the sleighs dash across the wooden bridge, and are in the high street of Lans-le-Bourg'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print captures the breathtaking descent of Mont Cenis in winter, dating back to 1864. The scene depicts travelers journeying over the Alps by sleigh, with towering faces of rock rising perpendicularly around them. As they navigate the treacherous path, a single animal propels their sleigh down the steep road at full gallop.
The image conveys a sense of adventure and danger as the travelers brave sharp turns and driving snow while hurtling down the mountainside. Villages below are barely visible through the blanket of snow, reminding viewers of the fragility of life in such harsh environments.
The unknown creator skillfully captures both the beauty and peril of this alpine landscape, showcasing not only nature's majesty but also its potential for destruction. The intricate details in this print transport us back to a time when travel was more perilous yet filled with wonder and excitement.
As we gaze upon this historic snapshot, we can almost feel ourselves racing along with those intrepid travelers, experiencing firsthand the thrill and uncertainty of descending Mont Cenis in winter. It serves as a reminder of our enduring fascination with nature's power and our relentless pursuit to conquer its challenges.
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