Fine Art Print : Switzerland - Switchback turn on the Sustenstrasse
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Switzerland - Switchback turn on the Sustenstrasse
Switzerland - Switchback turn on the Sustenstrasse, built between 1938-1945 - in the Cantons of Bern & Uri. Date: circa 1940s
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Media ID 14407098
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Alpine Alps Bend Bends Bern Canton Cantons Corner Embankment Engineering Hillside Mountainside Sep16 Sharp Steep Swiss Switchback Turn
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Switzerland with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image showcases the iconic switchback turn on the Sustenpass Strasse, a historic mountain road built between Bern and Uri Cantons during the 1930s and 1940s. The vintage charm of this photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to a bygone era. Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home or office with this stunning, rights-managed fine art print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 34.3cm (21" x 13.5")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage print captures the breathtaking beauty and engineering marvel of Switzerland's Sustenstrasse switchback turn, dating back to the 1940s. The winding road, built between 1938-1945 in the Cantons of Bern and Uri, showcases a series of sharp bends that snake their way up the mountainside with precision and grace.
The steep incline of the switchback turn is a testament to human ingenuity and determination in conquering nature's obstacles. As one navigates through each bend, they are met with stunning views of the alpine landscape, with towering peaks and lush hillsides stretching as far as the eye can see.
The photo captures a moment frozen in time, where travelers would have marveled at both the natural beauty surrounding them and the impressive feat of engineering that allowed them to traverse such challenging terrain. The sepia tones add a sense of nostalgia to this snapshot from decades past.
As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of Switzerland's reputation for excellence in mountain road construction and its ability to seamlessly blend man-made structures with nature's grandeur. This print serves as a reminder of our enduring fascination with pushing boundaries and exploring new horizons – both literally on this winding road and figuratively in our quest for progress.
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