Piz Roseg, Bellavista, Crastagüzza, Piz Zupo, Piz Argient, The Engadine 1921

Curator: This photograph by A.G. Wehrli, simply titled "Piz Roseg, Bellavista, Crastagüzza, Piz Zupo, Piz Argient, The Engadine," captures a formidable mountain range. Editor: It feels monumental, doesn’t it? The stark monochrome and dramatic peaks evoke a sense of sublime power, and even a little danger. Curator: Mountain landscapes often carry symbolic weight. The peaks reaching for the heavens, representing aspiration, while the glacial expanse could signify the passage of time. Editor: And the cultural fascination with conquering these landscapes. Mountain photography, at this time, was often tied to notions of exploration and national identity, promoting a certain vision of Swiss strength and resilience. Curator: A visual language deeply embedded in the popular imagination, continuing to this day. Editor: The image certainly speaks volumes about our ongoing relationship with the natural world.