Tandradspoorlijn op de Salève 1895 - 1910
anonymous
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white colour balance
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photo of handprinted image
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natural shape and form
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natural tone
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repetition of white
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muted light
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unrealistic statue
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carved into stone
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mountain
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remaining negative space
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shadow overcast
"Tandradspoorlijn op de Salève" is an anonymous photograph depicting a train track winding up a mountainside. Taken sometime between 1895 and 1910, the image likely captures the Salève Funicular, a popular tourist attraction in the French Alps. The photograph's composition highlights the dramatic perspective of the track ascending the mountain, showcasing the power of the railway and its ability to connect to remote areas. This evocative image is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, Netherlands, offering a glimpse into the era of early photography and mountain transportation.
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