Gezicht op een rivier nabij Kandy before 1883

This black and white photograph, "Gezicht op een rivier nabij Kandy", was created by Hugues Krafft before 1883. The image captures a serene landscape with palm trees framing a winding river, hinting at the beauty of nature in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Krafft's work often focused on the natural world and this photograph exemplifies his ability to capture the serenity of a scene. This photographic print exemplifies the 19th-century fascination with documenting distant lands.