Edward Theodore Compton

Edward Theodore Compton
Matterhorn (1879)

Edward Theodore Compton, usually referred to as E. T. Compton, (29 July 1849 – 22 March 1921) was an English-born, German artist, illustrator and mountain climber. He is well known for his paintings and drawings of alpine scenery, and as a mountaineer made 300 major ascents including no fewer than 27 first ascents.[1]

  1. ^ "Austrian Alpine club". Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2010.