Ruïne van een gebouw te Straatsburg after 1870

"Ruïne van een gebouw te Straatsburg" is a stereoscopic photograph taken after 1870 by V. Weil, depicting the ruins of a building in Strasbourg, France, after the bombardment of the city during the Franco-Prussian War. The photograph offers a poignant view of the devastation caused by the war, highlighting the destructive power of conflict on urban landscapes. The image captures the building's gutted interior, the skeletal framework of its walls standing in stark contrast to the rubble and debris scattered throughout the space, presenting a powerful reminder of the war's lasting impact. This photograph, a rare glimpse into the immediate aftermath of the conflict, holds historical and artistic significance as a visual testament to the destruction wrought by war.