Gezicht op de ruïne van de abdij van Truttenhausen bij Obernai before 1894

"Gezicht op de ruïne van de abdij van Truttenhausen bij Obernai" is a black and white photograph by Charles Bernhoeft, a German photographer active between 1859 and 1933. The image depicts the ruins of the Truttenhausen Abbey, a historic religious site located in Obernai, France. The photograph captures the abbey's crumbling walls, overgrown with vegetation, showcasing the passage of time and the enduring presence of nature. The composition emphasizes the ruins' grandeur, with the tall tower standing as a testament to the abbey's former glory. The presence of two figures in the foreground adds a sense of scale and human perspective to the scene.