Edward Whymper with ice axe, 1910

The picture shows the British engraver and mountaineer Edward Whymper (1840–1911) with a so-called "haversack" and an ice axe. Whymper led the first ascent of the Matterhorn on 14 July 1865; four members of the rope team died during the descent.

Edward Whymper (1840–1911), black and white photography, October 1910, unknown photographer; source: courtesy of Alpine Club Photo Library, London, http://www.alpine-club.org.uk/ac-photo-album-2, © The Alpine Club, London.