Gezicht op Genève c. 1850 - 1880

This stereoscopic photograph "Gezicht op Genève" by Florentin Charnaux (1832-1883) depicts a view of the city of Geneva, Switzerland. The photograph, taken sometime between 1850 and 1880, shows a bridge spanning the Rhone River, with the city skyline and surrounding hills in the background. Charnaux's work is known for its detailed, almost painterly quality, and this piece exemplifies his skilled use of light and shadow to create a realistic depiction of the scene. The image is an example of 19th-century stereoscopic photography, which offered viewers a three-dimensional experience by presenting two slightly different perspectives of the same scene.