Bisson Frères

French, active 1841 - 1864

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The image shows a mountainous landscape with a glacier. The glacier spans the scene, separating the rugged peaks in the background from the rocky slopes in the foreground. The snow-capped peaks create a silhouette against the sky. The black and white photograph accentuates the textures and contrasts between the snow and rocks. The image conveys the grandeur and isolation of the alpine environment, emphasizing the scale and majesty of the landscape.
Bisson Frères, Schweiz, Kanton Wallis, Rhonegletscher (Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Rhône Glacier), c. 1859-1862, albumen silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2016.26.1

Schweiz, Kanton Wallis, Rhonegletscher (Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Rhône Glacier)

Bisson Frères · c. 1859-1862 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.26.1