Gezicht op de Stalheimskleiva bij Stalheim, Noorwegen 1861 - 1870

This stereoscopic photograph of the Stalheimskleiva road in Norway was made by Knud Knudsen, most likely in the late 19th century, using a process that was relatively new at the time. Consider how the rise of photography relates to industrialisation. Photography was an innovation that allowed for mass production of images, much as industrialisation allowed for goods. Note how the stereoscopic format provides an illusion of depth, which was something the public would have found fascinating at the time. The yellow card mount is also significant, as it would have provided support for the print, and also adds a touch of visual appeal. Knudsen skillfully captured the scene with the road winding through the landscape and used the stereoscopic format to enhance the viewing experience. Photography democratised image-making, and so too did it have implications for the traditional hierarchy between art and craft.