Groep bergbeklimmers tijdens de beklimming van de Mont Blanc Possibly 1869

This stereoscopic photograph by Ferrier Père-Fils et Soulier, likely from 1869, depicts a group of mountain climbers ascending Mont Blanc. The image offers a glimpse into the adventurous spirit of 19th-century mountaineering, capturing the perilous journey through the snow-covered terrain. The detail of the climbers’ footprints and the surrounding peaks creates a sense of scale and the challenge of this ascent. Stereoscopic photographs, like this one, allowed viewers to experience a three-dimensional perspective of the scene, enhancing the immersive nature of the image.