Gezicht op een waterrad before 1902

"Gezicht op een waterrad" is a photograph by Swiss criminologist and photographer Rodolphe Archibald Reiss, taken before 1902. The image depicts a water wheel surrounded by trees and a wooden structure, likely a dam. Reiss, a pioneer in forensic photography, used his photographic skills to document crime scenes and evidence. The photo's size (130 mm x 109 mm) suggests it was likely a small-format study used for research and analysis, demonstrating Reiss's dedication to photographic documentation in his work. This photograph is an early example of how photography could be used in law enforcement and investigation.