Gezicht op de Mer-de-Glace by Ernest Eléonor Pierre Lamy

Gezicht op de Mer-de-Glace c. 1860 - 1880

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aged paper

water colours

pastel soft colours

light coloured

pastel colours

pastel tone

soft and bright colour

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Gezicht op de Mer-de-Glace" is a stereoscopic photograph by Ernest Eléonor Pierre Lamy, dating to between 1860 and 1880. The image showcases the Mer de Glace glacier in the French Alps, capturing the vastness of the icy landscape. The photographer, known for his scenic views, employs a stereoscopic format, providing a three-dimensional perspective and enhancing the viewer's sense of immersion in the mountainous environment. The small size of the work, 85 mm by 170 mm, is typical of stereoscopic photographs, designed for viewing through a stereoscope. Keywords: stereoscopic photograph, Mer de Glace, French Alps, Ernest Eléonor Pierre Lamy, 19th-century photography, landscape photography.