Exterieur van Hotel Nelboeck in Salzburg met een paardenkoets ervoor c. 1865

Baldi & Würthle's photograph captures the exterior of Hotel Nelboeck in Salzburg, complete with a horse-drawn carriage. In its time, this image would have been more than just a picture; it was a carefully constructed representation of class and status. Salzburg, with its baroque architecture and musical heritage, catered to an elite clientele, for whom hotels like Nelboeck were temporary homes. The horse-drawn carriage isn't merely a mode of transport but a symbol of wealth and leisure, subtly reinforcing the hotel's appeal to affluent travelers. What stories might the travelers have held, as they paused here in this place and time? Through their photograph, Baldi & Würthle offer a glimpse into a world defined by privilege, inviting us to reflect on the complexities of identity and historical representation.