Raderstoomschip op een meer before 1894

"Raderstoomschip op een meer" is a sepia-toned photograph by Dutch photographer Hendrik Herman van den Berg, captured before 1894. The image depicts a paddle steamer on a lake, moving away from the viewer toward a mountainous background. The steamer's smokestack releases a plume of steam, suggesting the vessel is in motion and adding dynamism to the composition. Van den Berg, known for his landscapes and maritime scenes, captured the serene beauty of this lake with a focus on the vessel as the central point of interest. This photograph offers a glimpse into the early days of Dutch maritime transport and provides a captivating record of the region's landscape.