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The Landslip in Switzerland, the Village of Airolo, with the Sasso Rosso in the Background (b / w photo)
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The Landslip in Switzerland, the Village of Airolo, with the Sasso Rosso in the Background (b / w photo)
1598346 The Landslip in Switzerland, the Village of Airolo, with the Sasso Rosso in the Background (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Landslip in Switzerland, the Village of Airolo, with the Sasso Rosso in the Background. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 January 1899.
English Photographer (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23004762
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures the dramatic scene of "The Landslip in Switzerland, the Village of Airolo, with the Sasso Rosso in the Background". Taken by an English photographer from the 19th century, this image is part of a private collection. The photograph was originally used as an illustration for The Illustrated London News on January 7,1899. In this image, we see a landslip that has occurred in Switzerland, specifically near the village of Airolo. The foreground showcases the aftermath of this natural disaster with debris scattered across the landscape. In stark contrast to this chaos, we are presented with a serene view of Sasso Rosso mountain standing tall in the background. The composition highlights both destruction and beauty simultaneously. It serves as a reminder of nature's power and its ability to shape our surroundings. This photograph transports us back to a time when photography was still emerging as an art form and allows us to appreciate how it captured moments frozen in time. As we gaze upon this historic image, we can't help but marvel at its timeless quality. It offers us a glimpse into Swiss history while also reminding us of our own vulnerability amidst nature's forces. This photograph stands as a testament to human curiosity and artistic expression during an era long gone but not forgotten.
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