Edward Theodore Compton Prints

Edward Theodore Compton Prints

Edward Theodore Compton (1849–1921) was a German-British artist renowned for his alpine landscapes and mountaineering prowess. Combining Romanticism and naturalism, his paintings and illustrations captured the grandeur of the Alps with precision and emotion. A passionate alpinist, he climbed over 300 peaks, blending art and adventure into a unique legacy.

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Edward Compton Print, In the Dolomites (ca. 1870)
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Edward Compton Print, The Faraglioni rocks off the coast of Capri
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Edward Compton Print, Klagenfurt in front of Karawanks mountains
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Edward Compton Print, Winter Sun
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Edward Compton Print, Above the Sea of Fog (Monte Rosa)
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Edward Compton Print, The Grossglockner
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Edward Compton Print, Sylvretta from the Great Maderer (1910)
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Edward Compton Print, Salzburg, Maria Plain
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Edward Compton Print, Shepherds
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Edward Compton Print, Ödenwinklkees with the Johannisberg
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Edward Compton Print, Morning on Mountain Top (1893)
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Edward Compton Print, Marina piccola, Capri (1874)
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Edward Compton Print, Light Comb (Monte-Rosa) (1902)
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Edward Compton Print, Lauterbrunnen (Switzerland) (ca. 1880)
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Edward Compton Print, Landscape on Lake Starnberg (1890)
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Edward Compton Print, Hoher Göll from Watzmann-Hocheck (1919)
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Edward Compton Print, High Mountain Study (1870)
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Edward Compton Print, From the Dolomites
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Edward Compton Print, The Alps Barneuza (Wallis) (1900)
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Edward Compton Print, The Matterhorn from the Triftkumme (1884)
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Edward Compton Print, Giant's Pass (1903)
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Edward Compton Print, Coastal landscape
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Edward Compton Print, View over the city of Salzburg
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Edward Compton Print, The North side of the Großglockner (1919)
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Frances Hodgkins Print, The hilltop (circa 1908)
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Frances Hodgkins Print, The fair by the sea (1927)
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Frances Hodgkins Print, The Croft House, Bradford on Tone, Somerset
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Frances Hodgkins Print, Street scene in Holland (1903)
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Frances Hodgkins Print, Still life; Self-portrait (circa 1935)
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Frances Hodgkins Print, Still life with eggs and willow (1929)
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Frances Hodgkins Print, Still life (circa 1935)
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Frances Hodgkins Print, Spring at Little Woolgarston (1946)
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Frances Hodgkins Print, Spanish street scene
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Frances Hodgkins Print, Ruins (1937)
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Frances Hodgkins Print, Road to the hills, Ibiza (1933)
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Frances Hodgkins Print, Reflections of home (1940)
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Frances Hodgkins Print, Quarry Farm, Wiltshire (circa 1937)
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Frances Hodgkins Print, Purbeck courtyard, early afternoon (1944)
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Frances Hodgkins Print, Portrait of Arthur Lett-Haines (1920)
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Frances Hodgkins Print, Pinewoods (Under the pines) (1931)
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Frances Hodgkins Print, On the River Severn (1932)
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Frances Hodgkins Print, Market at Concarneau from Hotel des Voyageurs
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Frances Hodgkins Print, Maori woman and child (1900)
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Frances Hodgkins Print, Interior Scene (1927)
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Edward Theodore Compton, a German-British artist born in 1849, is celebrated for his breathtaking alpine landscapes and pioneering mountaineering spirit. His work captured the majestic beauty of the Alps with an unparalleled blend of precision and emotion, elevating mountain painting into a league of its own. Trained in London and Munich, Compton cultivated a style that seamlessly wove together Romanticism and naturalism, imbuing his works with both dramatic flair and meticulous attention to geological detail. His life was as adventurous as his art; he was not merely a passive observer but an active participant in the mountains he painted, conquering over 300 peaks during his lifetime. Compton’s paintings are characterized by their striking compositions and atmospheric mastery. He employed a palette that ranged from icy blues and ethereal whites to warm, earthy tones, capturing the ever-changing moods of mountainous terrains. Each brushstroke conveys a deep reverence for nature, a reflection of his lifelong fascination with the sublimity of the high Alps. Whether it was the jagged peaks of the Matterhorn or the serene valleys of the Dolomites, his landscapes feel alive, pulsating with the raw energy of the wilderness. In addition to his paintings, Compton was an accomplished illustrator and author. His work graced the pages of mountaineering journals and travel books, providing visual narratives that brought the grandeur of the mountains to audiences who might never set foot in them. His illustrations were not merely artistic embellishments but meticulously accurate representations, often used as references by geologists and mountaineers. Compton’s dual legacy as an artist and alpinist cemented his place in both artistic and mountaineering history. His ability to unite his technical skill with his intimate knowledge of the mountains resulted in works that are as informative as they are inspiring. To this day, his paintings continue to evoke awe and wonder, serving as timeless reminders of the beauty and power of the natural world.