Gezicht op Christiania 1881

"Gezicht op Christiania" (View of Christiania) is a photographic work by Olaf Martin Peder Væring, a Norwegian artist known for his contributions to landscape photography, capturing a cityscape view of Christiania, now known as Oslo, in 1881. The image depicts a panoramic vista of the city, showcasing a broad expanse of buildings and a natural landscape in the foreground. The composition places the viewer in a vantage point, allowing them to appreciate the scale and arrangement of the city's architecture and its natural surroundings. Væring's work exemplifies the genre of landscape photography and provides a glimpse into the urban development of Norway during the late 19th century.