Gezicht op een kloof in Uzbekistan before 1885

This anonymous photograph, "Gezicht op een kloof in Uzbekistan", captures a dramatic view of a narrow canyon in Uzbekistan. Taken sometime before 1885, the image showcases the rugged beauty of the region, with a steep rock face towering over a narrow passage. The photograph, likely taken for a travelogue or scientific expedition, highlights the importance of documenting and exploring new landscapes in the late 19th century. The image provides a glimpse into the vast and unexplored areas of Central Asia, a region gaining increasing attention in the late 19th century.