The years following 1860, which saw the development of mountaineering and tourism in the Alps, were the golden age of mountain photography. In those days, the Alps were a popular holiday destination for British intellectuals.

Detailed information

Show Detailed information content
Title
Le lac de Märjele, Aletschhorn (Märjele Lake, Aletschhorn)
Category
Photography
Artist
Francis Frith
Material
Albumen print
Year
1865-1875
Size
15,8 x 25,8 cm
Owner
Musée de l'Elysée, Lausanne

The images of the database are reproduced as a digital catalog of the collections of the Art Museums of Switzerland and serve exclusively to illustrate the collection holdings. Any use in favor of third parties - publication of images or any other commercial use - is not permitted without the permission of the copyright holder.

Contact

Musée de l'Elysée
Avenue de l'Elysée 18
1006  Lausanne
Switzerland

Phone  +41 (0)21 316 99 11
info@elysee.ch
elysee.ch