Gezicht op de Gotthardbahn bij Wasen met bergen en woningen before 1894

Giorgio Sommer, a renowned photographer known for his landscape and travel photography, captured this breathtaking view of the Gotthardbahn, a railway line in Switzerland, near Wasen. The photograph, taken before 1894, showcases the dramatic scenery of the Swiss Alps, with a winding railway track nestled between towering mountains and a charming village. The perspective of the photograph highlights the scale of the engineering feat of the Gotthardbahn, while simultaneously revealing the beauty of the natural environment. This image exemplifies Sommer’s ability to capture the grandeur of nature and the impact of human ingenuity on the landscape.