Gezicht op Vietri sul Mare 1861 - 1878

This stereoscopic photograph capturing Vietri sul Mare was created by Ernest Eléonor Pierre Lamy. In the 19th century, photography provided new perspectives on cultural identity and place, especially in rapidly changing societies. Through Lamy’s lens, we see not just a landscape, but a carefully framed view that invites us to consider the relationship between the built environment and the natural world. The inclusion of a figure looking out over the scene may prompt us to consider the artist’s perspective. What is he seeing? What does it mean to belong to a place or to view it as an outsider? Stereoscopic images such as this one provided viewers with a sense of immersion, allowing them to experience places and cultures from afar. This image serves as a window into a specific moment in time, inviting us to reflect on the ways in which we perceive and document our world.