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A Party of Tourists Crossing the Mer de Glace, 1858. Creator: Unknown
A Party of Tourists Crossing the Mer de Glace, 1858. Foremost...are a couple of German students...[who] on finding a loose block of ice conveniently near the chasm's edge, they heave, raise, and lever it over into the blue abyss; down it will tumble between the cerulean walls, splintering their surface and its own, jumping, rebounding from side to side, and breaking by the deep-heard reverberations the solemn hush of the nature around. To the left are a lady and gentleman resting...The lady, rather fatigued, does not scruple to crush her crinoline by taking a seat on a granite fragment, which, torn from some neighbouring pinnacle perhaps centuries ago, now rests on a bed of ice...A little further in the background a young man supports the shuddering figure of a girl as they both peep awe-stricken into the chasm; these are English; they stand on the levelled top just snow-crusted of a wall of ice; the chasm slants beneath them. Further back is another lady glad enough to feel the rough grasp of the Savoyard guide in a moment of such need...Three others, scrambling, striding, and leaping with the aid of their "alpenstoks, " and occasionally of their limbs, in a quadrupedal fashion, bring up the rear of this winding caravan'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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A Party of Tourists Crossing the Mer de Glace, 1858
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is an intriguing photograph capturing the spirit of adventure and exploration during the Victorian era. The scene unfolds on the Mer de Glace, or "Sea of Ice," a famous glacier located in the French Alps. At the forefront of the image, two German students are seen engaging in a playful moment, attempting to push a loose block of ice into the chasm. The thrill of the unknown and the allure of the natural world compel them to take a risk, as the ice will tumble down the cerulean walls, splintering and breaking with a deep, resonating sound. To the left, a lady and gentleman rest, with the lady taking a seat on a granite fragment, crushing her crinoline in the process. The rugged terrain does not deter her from enjoying the breathtaking scenery. A young English couple, awe-struck, stand nearby, their figures shuddering as they peer into the chasm. They are supported by a Savoyard guide, providing stability and reassurance. Further back, three other tourists make their way across the ice, using their "alpenstocks" (hiking poles) and occasionally their limbs to scramble and leap over the uneven terrain. This winding caravan of travelers embodies the spirit of exploration and the desire to experience the natural world, despite the challenges it may present. This photograph, originally published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1858, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when the allure of the unknown and the beauty of nature drew people to embark on exciting adventures.
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