Kolenbranderij in Thuringen 1903

This black and white photograph "Kolenbranderij in Thuringen" by Geldolph Adriaan Kessler, dated 1903, captures a scene of charcoal production in the Thuringen region of Germany. Kessler was a Dutch photographer known for his documentation of industrial landscapes and the daily lives of workers. This stereoscopic image, intended to be viewed with a stereoscope, provides a glimpse into the laborious process of charcoal production, showcasing the smoke rising from the burning woodpiles and the surrounding forest landscape. The image is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection.