Gezicht op een waterval before 1878

This stereoscopic image, presumably created by the Bierstadt Brothers, presents a "View of a Waterfall." Note the composition which is divided into two distinct circular images. The interplay of light and shadow sculpts the rock face and the cascading water. The grayscale palette accentuates the textures, from the smooth, flowing water to the rough-hewn rock. Consider the form of stereoscopy itself; it creates a three-dimensional illusion. This form destabilizes our perception, challenging the traditional flat picture plane. The Bierstadt Brothers were known for their landscape photography, and here they harness the stereoscope to offer viewers an immersive experience of nature's sublimity. This isn't just a picture of a waterfall; it's an invitation to experience the sublime through the lens of constructed reality. The photograph and stereoscopic form combine to reflect broader philosophical concerns about perception, representation, and our relationship with the natural world.