Gezicht op de Po en de Gran Madre di Dio te Turijn, Italië 1864 - 1881

This is Giacomo Brogi’s landscape photograph of the Po river and Gran Madre di Dio in Turin, Italy. Brogi’s sepia-toned photograph uses linear perspective and a wide angle, inviting the viewer's eye to travel from the foreground across the tranquil river surface. The composition balances classical architectural forms against the backdrop of rolling hills. The formal symmetry is striking, but the lack of human figures shifts focus to the structural elements of the city and bridge. The photograph's clarity and tonal range emphasize the solidity of architectural forms and the fluidity of the water. The image acts as both a literal depiction of Turin, and a constructed view of the city. Brogi presents a carefully selected composition that invites contemplation on the relationship between built structures, the natural landscape, and the evolving space. The result is a photograph that transcends mere documentation, turning into an artwork of aesthetic consideration.