Gezicht op een hotel aan het Comomeer in Bellagio c. 1860 - 1880

Giorgio Sommer’s “Gezicht op een hotel aan het Comomeer in Bellagio”, c. 1860-1880, depicts a grand hotel situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Como in Italy. The image, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the essence of 19th-century Italian tourism, showcasing the architectural beauty of the region. Sommer, a renowned photographer of the era, utilized a stereoscopic technique, presenting a dual view of the hotel and its surroundings. The resulting image invites the viewer to experience a sense of depth and immersion in the tranquil landscape.