MOUNTAINEERING. The passion of Swiss scientist Horace-Bénédict de Saussure (February 17, 1740 – January 22, 1799) for Mont Blanc marked the beginning of mountaineering in 1787; Alessandro Volta, his friend, dedicated a poem to him. In the print, the scientist is portrayed leading his group on the descent of Mont Blanc, after having reached the summit. France, 18th century.

Svizzera

title: HIKERS WITH HORACE BENEDICT DE SAUSSURE ON MONT BLANC

subject date: 2007-07-31

caption: MOUNTAINEERING. The passion of Swiss scientist Horace-Bénédict de Saussure (February 17, 1740 – January 22, 1799) for Mont Blanc marked the beginning of mountaineering in 1787; Alessandro Volta, his friend, dedicated a poem to him. In the print, the scientist is portrayed leading his group on the descent of Mont Blanc, after having reached the summit. France, 18th century.

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continent: Europa

image century : XVIII

image epoch: Settecento

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subject century: XVIII

subject epoch: Settecento

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