Mannen en vrouwen in een wagen van de kabelbaan op de Vesuvius c. 1880 - 1920
anonymous
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photo of handprinted image
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aged paper
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toned paper
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water colours
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muted colour palette
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ink paper printed
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coloured pencil
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
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historical font
This black and white photograph, "Mannen en vrouwen in een wagen van de kabelbaan op de Vesuvius," is a snapshot of everyday life in the late 19th or early 20th century. The image captures a group of men and women riding a funicular up the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, a volcano in Italy. The composition highlights the stark landscape and the smallness of the human figures against the vast backdrop of the mountain, creating a sense of awe and wonder. The image is a testament to the popularity of mountain tourism and the technological advances of the period.
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