Ottawa, 1960. Signed by Hillary in black pen on recto; Karsh copyright stamp on verso; small fissure to bottom; small surface abrasions. Gelatin silver print.
8 x 10 in. (20.32 x 25.4cm).
Framed. Photographed seven years after completing the first official ascent of Mt. Everest alongside Nepali Sherpa Tenzing Norgay (1914-1986), a windswept Hillary is shot here in the early 60’s during a reprieve from a busy season scaling numerous Himalayan summits.