Gezicht op Château d'If te Marseille 1870 - 1900

"Gezicht op Château d'If te Marseille" is a black and white photograph by Étienne Neurdein, a renowned photographer active in the late 19th century. Taken sometime between 1870 and 1900, the image depicts a panoramic view of Château d'If, a 16th-century fortress located on an island off the coast of Marseille, France. Neurdein's photograph captures the island's rugged beauty, showcasing the fortress in the distance with the surrounding waters and rocky shores in the foreground. The image, likely part of a larger photographic series documenting French landscapes, offers a glimpse into the popular interest in travel and the picturesque at the turn of the 20th century.