There were several stands of poplar trees on the outskirts of Askole. Painted on a canvas with a pink priming, this painting conveys the aridity of an area that receives far less rainfall than the mountain ranges to its east. These were some of the last trees the expedition team would see in a few weeks.

- William Mitchell, K2 Artistic Expeditions: James Hart Dyke & Vittorio Sella, 2026

See all the paintings in K2: James Hart Dyke at our London exhibition, which then travels to the Forte di Bard. You can also browse more works by James Hart Dyke or read his biography.