Interlaken. Color gravure.

Compton, E.T.; Edward Theodore Compton (1849-1921),

Published by Berlin: Verlag von Hanfstaengl's Nachfolger in Berlin, circa 1920s

About this Item

Color gravure on thick paper. 54 x 68.5 cm. sheet size. 0.5 cm tear in lower margin.Kunstverlag Hanfstaengl's NachfolgerDer in Berlin von Hanns Hanfstaengl im Juni 1867 gegründete Kunstverlag und Kommissionshaus ?Hanfstaengl's Nachfolger? wurde im Dezember 1872 an Eduard Müller verkauft.[5]Edward Theodore Compton, usually referred to as E.T. Compton, was a German painter, illustrator and mountain climber who lived from 1849-1921. He is best known for his paintings and drawings of alpine scenery, many of which also contain glaciers. Born in London, Compton's family moved to Darmstadt, Germany, in 1867, for him to continue his education. He was also a skilled mountaineer, making 300 major ascents during his lifetime, mostly within Europe. For example, he made the first documented ascents of 27 mountains, including Torre di Brenta in the Italian Alps and Grossglockner in Austria, which he climbed at the age of 70!Apart from oil and watercolor paintings, Compton also produced numerous illustrations of alpine scenery. Many of his works help to document the days of early alpinism, showing what mountains and glaciers looked like in the past. Seller Inventory # 16-3946

Bibliographic Details

Title: Interlaken. Color gravure.

Publisher: Berlin: Verlag von Hanfstaengl's Nachfolger in Berlin, circa 1920s

Condition: Good