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Mont Cervin (or Matterhorn) from above Gumont, Val Tournanche, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Mont Cervin (or Matterhorn) from above Gumont, Val Tournanche, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Mont Cervin (or Matterhorn) from above Gumont, Val Tournanche - from a drawing by George Barnard, 1858. The mountain...is of a pyramidal form, and more than 4000 feet above the bed of ice from which it seems to spring. In the whole chain of the Alps not one object offers so striking an appearance as this remarkable mountain, which lifts itself from an otherwise unbroken line of glacier, which is more than 11, 000 English feet above the level of the sea...The following communication is by Mr. George Barnard, to whom we are indebted for the accompanying Illustration. "Surely this Matterhorn is of all mountains the most wonderful and impressive...When I saw [the peak] the veil of gauze-like rain-clouds was just floating away, leaving the craggy pinnacle, tinted with a most ethereal and beautiful rose colour, apparently far above the earth or anything earthly, and, of course, immeasurably beyond any attempt at imitation with our limited means and dull pigments. It was heavenly! What was I to do? I did nothing, but just stood gazing at this astonishing revelation until the sun had set, and thus withdrawn his golden film, and a deadly gray tint had overshadowed, not merely the valley in which I stood, but the highest peak and clouds above". From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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Great image of Mont Cervin, also known as the Matterhorn, taken from above Gumont in Val Tournanche in 1858. The mountain's pyramidal shape rises more than 4,000 feet above the bed of ice, making it a truly awe-inspiring sight in the otherwise uninterrupted line of glaciers. With an elevation of over 11,000 feet above sea level, Mont Cervin is a standout feature in the Alps, offering a striking contrast to the surrounding landscape. This photograph is based on a drawing by George Barnard, who was deeply moved by the sight of the mountain. In his own words, "When I saw [the peak], the veil of gauze-like rain-clouds was just floating away, leaving the craggy pinnacle, tinted with a most ethereal and beautiful rose colour, apparently far above the earth or anything earthly, and, of course, immeasurably beyond any attempt at imitation with our limited means and dull pigments." Barnard was so captivated by the scene that he stood there in awe until the sun set, allowing the golden light to give way to a deadly gray tint that overshadowed not only the valley below but the highest peak and clouds above. Mont Cervin's ethereal beauty and otherworldly appearance have captivated explorers, artists, and adventurers for centuries, making it one of the most iconic mountains in the world. This image offers a glimpse into the awe-inspiring majesty of the Alps and the power of nature to leave us speechless.
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