[View of the rooftops and cathedral of Vienna] 1851 - 1855

Alois Auer's "View of the rooftops and cathedral of Vienna" is a mid-19th-century photograph capturing an aerial perspective of Vienna, Austria. The photograph, taken between 1851 and 1855, showcases the iconic St. Stephen's Cathedral, a prominent landmark in the city, with its towering spire dominating the composition. The perspective, looking down upon a multitude of rooftops, offers a glimpse into the urban fabric of Vienna during that period. Auer, a noted photographer of his time, captured the architectural details and urban landscape with a keen eye for composition and detail. This photograph, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, provides a historical glimpse into Vienna's architectural heritage.