Straatgezicht in Napels met pastamakers en droogrekken voor spaghetti 1860 - 1889

"Straatgezicht in Napels met pastamakers en droogrekken voor spaghetti" (Street Scene in Naples with Pasta Makers and Drying Racks for Spaghetti), an 1860-1889 photograph by Italian artist Roberto Rive, captures a bustling scene in Naples. The image depicts the traditional practice of pasta making, with strings of spaghetti hanging out to dry on wooden racks. The photographer's keen eye captures the everyday life of Napolitans, highlighting the local trade of pasta production. This black and white photograph is an example of the genre of street photography and social documentary, showcasing the realism of daily life in 19th-century Naples.