Waterval van Arpenaz nabij Sallanches, Frankrijk 1867

This is a photograph titled 'Waterval van Arpenaz nabij Sallanches, Frankrijk' by E. Savioz. The photograph presents a stereoscopic view, designed to mimic three-dimensional space. The composition is dominated by the stark contrast between the dark, rugged mountain and the ethereal, cascading waterfall. This creates a sense of depth and volume that invites viewers into the scene, engaging them in an almost tactile experience of the landscape. Savioz captures the geological forms with an acute sense of texture, emphasizing the physical structure of the rocks and the dynamic movement of the water. The verticality of the waterfall, set against the horizontal stretch of the mountains, introduces a tension that destabilizes any static reading of the scene. This interplay between form and fluidity invites us to consider the unstable nature of perception. The photograph challenges the notion of landscape as a purely aesthetic or picturesque subject, and instead presents it as a complex interplay of geological forces, visual sensations, and spatial dimensions.