Gezicht op Hope Island in de Casco Bay before 1890

This anonymous, black and white photograph, “Gezicht op Hope Island in de Casco Bay,” is a depiction of the beautiful landscape of Hope Island, Maine, as seen from the Casco Bay. Created before 1890, this image captures the serenity of the island's forest with its towering pines and distant, misty background. The photograph's small size, measuring 139 mm in height and 189 mm in width, adds to its intimate feel. It is a quintessential example of 19th-century landscape photography, showcasing the beauty of nature through a simple and direct approach.