Mer-de-Glace nabij Chapeau c. 1860 - 1880

Ernest Eléonor Pierre Lamy, a French photographer, captured a breathtaking stereoscopic view of a glacier near the "Chapeau" (hat) in the French Alps, around the late 19th century. The black-and-white photograph shows the glacier, composed of ice and rock, with a small figure in the foreground to give a sense of scale. The image, part of a larger series titled "La Suisse et la Savoie," showcases the beauty of the Alps and the grandeur of nature. Lamy's work in the 19th century helps us understand the role of photography in documenting landscapes and showcasing the beauty of the natural world.