Straat met trap en mensen in Napels c. 1880 - 1895

This photograph, "Straat met trap en mensen in Napels," was created by Fratelli Alinari. It captures a bustling street scene in Naples, Italy. Photography in this era served not only as a means of documentation but also as a tool for constructing narratives around identity, particularly concerning class and labor. The image offers us a glimpse into the daily lives of the working class, their labor etched into the very fabric of the cityscape. The architecture looms over them, a stark reminder of the socio-economic structures that define their existence. In viewing this photograph, one is invited to reflect on the collective experience of urban life and the ways in which individual identities are shaped by the built environment and the socio-economic conditions that prevail.