Loggetta del Sansovino en Torre dell'Orologio op het San Marcoplein te Venetië c. 1860 - 1880

This stereo card of the Loggetta del Sansovino and Torre dell'Orologio in Venice, was created by C. Coen & Figlio. This photographic technique, popular in the late 19th century, creates a 3D effect when viewed through a stereoscope. The production of stereo cards was a highly industrialized process, involving multiple steps from image capture to printing and mounting, often using large teams of workers in factories. This image offers a glimpse into the romantic allure of Venice, but also the labor and commercial forces that shaped its representation and consumption during the Industrial Age. The photographic process itself combines the mechanical precision of the camera with the craft of printing and mounting, blurring the lines between art, documentation, and commodity. The final card would have been consumed as a keepsake or souvenir. Ultimately, this stereo card reveals how new technologies transformed the way we perceive and interact with the world around us, bridging the gap between art and commerce.