Gezicht op Toledo met op de voorgrond de Taag c. 1880 - 1898
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"Gezicht op Toledo met op de voorgrond de Taag" (View of Toledo with the Tagus River in the Foreground), a photograph taken by Spanish artist Casiano Alguacil between 1880 and 1898, captures a panoramic perspective of the city of Toledo, Spain. The photograph, currently located at the Rijksmuseum, provides a detailed view of the city's skyline, featuring the iconic Alcázar of Toledo and the Tagus River. Alguacil's work exemplifies the beauty and historical significance of Toledo, a city renowned for its Moorish and Christian heritage, as well as its architectural marvels. The photograph showcases the city's unique topography, with the river winding through the landscape and the city's buildings ascending the surrounding hills.
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