The Rhone glacier before 1866

"The Rhone Glacier" is a photograph taken by Ernest Edwards before 1866. The image captures the impressive scale and beauty of the glacier, showcasing its rugged and icy landscape. Edwards, a British photographer known for his landscape work, used the albumen print process to create this small, but detailed, image. The photograph is a testament to Edwards's skill in capturing the grandeur of nature, and serves as a historical record of the Rhone Glacier before significant changes due to climate.