Summit of Mont Titlis, Switzerland 1866

Adolphe Braun’s 1866 photograph "Summit of Mont Titlis, Switzerland" captures the breathtaking expanse of the Swiss Alps. This albumen print, renowned for its sharp detail and rich tones, showcases Braun's mastery of the photographic medium. The image depicts a group of figures ascending the snow-covered slopes, creating a sense of human scale against the majestic mountain backdrop. Braun's work, widely recognized for its landscape photography, contributes to the genre of mountain photography that emerged in the mid-19th century.