Gezicht op de tweede brug in de Via Mala in Zwitserland after 1883

This black and white photograph, "Gezicht op de tweede brug in de Via Mala in Zwitserland," depicts a winding road, a bridge, and a rocky gorge, likely taken in Switzerland after 1883. The photo, attributed to Charnaux frères & Co., captures the dramatic beauty of the Via Mala, a narrow canyon carved by the River Hinterrhein. The image offers a glimpse into the 19th-century landscape, showcasing the scale of the natural world and the engineering prowess of the era. The photo is a great example of early photography and landscape photography.