Stoomschepen op zee 1889

"Stoomschepen op zee" (Steam Ships at Sea) is a photograph taken in 1889 by Dutch photographer Paul Güssfeldt (1840-1920). The image depicts a line of steamships at sea, a popular subject in 19th-century photography as it reflected the advancements in technology and the growing prominence of maritime trade. Güssfeldt's use of a long lens emphasizes the ships' majestic scale and provides a sense of depth to the scene. The image captures a moment of transition between the age of sail and the age of steam, offering a glimpse into the changing maritime landscape of the late 19th century.