Gezicht op het Lago Maggiore 1870 - 1895

This black and white photograph, titled "Gezicht op het Lago Maggiore," is an anonymous work from 1870-1895, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. It portrays a picturesque view of the Italian lake Lago Maggiore, with a focus on the water's reflective surface and surrounding mountains. The composition features a foreground view of a small, charming villa surrounded by a neatly maintained garden, with the lake and distant islands stretching into the background. This photograph exemplifies the artistic style of landscape photography popular in the 19th century.