Gezicht op de Via Mala before 1868

"Gezicht op de Via Mala" is a photograph by Stephen Thompson, taken before 1868. It depicts a landscape scene of a narrow gorge with steep, rocky walls, possibly in the Swiss Alps. The image is part of a larger collection of photographic albums, showcasing Thompson's talent for capturing natural beauty through his lens. The photo was taken in a landscape format and the oval shape of the photo within the album page gives an artistic feel to the work. The image captures a specific detail of the Via Mala, a dramatic gorge in Switzerland.