Brug in de Trientkloof 1880 - 1890

This 19th-century photograph, "Brug in de Trientkloof", by Italian photographer Giorgio Sommer, captures the dramatic landscape of a gorge in the Italian Alps. The image showcases the narrow passage carved by the river, emphasizing the towering rock walls and the wooden bridge that allows passage through the treacherous terrain. This is a classic example of "pictorialism" where Sommer utilizes the inherent qualities of photography to create a painterly aesthetic. The photograph is held in the Rijksmuseum and is a testament to Sommer’s skill as a landscape photographer and his contribution to the burgeoning field of photography.