Paardenslee en sneeuwruimers op de militaire weg in Georgië c. 1890 - 1900

"Paardenslee en sneeuwruimers op de militaire weg in Georgië" (Horse-drawn Sleigh and Snow-Clearers on the Military Road in Georgia), a photograph by Dimitri Ivanovitch Ermakov, captures a scene of winter transportation in the Caucasus Mountains. The image shows a horse-drawn sleigh carrying two passengers, with two men holding shovels standing nearby, likely preparing the road for further travel. The snow-covered mountains in the background and the figures bundled in heavy winter attire create a sense of the harsh conditions. The photograph is a testament to Ermakov's skill in capturing the realities of life in the Caucasus during the late 19th century, and his keen eye for detail is evident in the composition and the depiction of the people and their surroundings.