Gezicht op de Ponte Solferino, de Arno en aanliggende bebouwing in Pisa c. 1860 - 1890

This sepia-toned photograph captures the Ponte Solferino over the Arno River in Pisa, by Alfredo Noack. The composition is structured around the graceful curve of the bridge, which acts as a central horizontal element dividing the pictorial space. Above, the cityscape of Pisa unfolds, a series of buildings rendered in muted tones, receding into the distance towards the faint silhouette of mountains. Below, the Arno’s surface is smooth and reflective. The photograph balances clarity and soft focus, giving the image a dreamlike quality. The tonal range, from light to dark sepia, creates depth, while the linear perspective draws the eye into the scene. Noack’s work engages with contemporary debates around photography’s status as art, and the bridge symbolizes a connection between the artistic gaze and the urban environment.