Beklimming van een bergwand met ladders, nabij Leukerbad 1878 - 1883

"Beklimming van een bergwand met ladders, nabij Leukerbad" is a photograph by Florentin Charnaux, dating from 1878 - 1883. This black and white image captures a narrow passageway, possibly in the Swiss Alps, where ladders have been constructed to enable hikers to ascend a steep rocky cliff. The image, likely a carte de visite, showcases Charnaux's keen eye for documenting the often challenging and awe-inspiring natural world. The photograph's composition, with its focus on the vertical ladders and the towering rock face, creates a sense of scale and invites the viewer to imagine the effort required for this ascent. Charnaux, a Swiss photographer, was known for his captivating landscapes and portraits.