Title:
Lucerne et le Pilate, Switzerland – A. Braun & Dornach, ca. 1865
Description:
Original albumen stereoview titled “Lucerne et le Pilate.” The photograph shows a panoramic view over the rooftops of Lucerne, Switzerland, with the twin towers of the Church of St. Leodegar prominently rising above the old town. The lake shoreline is visible in the background, with Mount Pilatus faintly discernible through the haze. The mount is yellow with printed labels in French, and the photographer’s name is marked at the side as A. Braun & Dornach (Haut-Rhin).
Photographer/Publisher:
A. Braun & Dornach (Haut-Rhin)
Period/Date:
Circa 1865
Dimensions:
Approximately 17.5 x 8.5 cm
Condition:
Very good; slight fading and light spotting in sky area.
Keywords:
Lucerne, Pilatus, Switzerland, panorama, church
Photographer Biography:
Adolphe Braun (1812–1877) was a noted French photographer and publisher.
He founded a studio in Dornach, Alsace, producing stereoscopic views, albums, and large-format prints.
Braun became renowned for landscapes of the Alps, views of European cities, and floral studies. His work was widely distributed internationally in the 19th century.
Shipping Information:
Shipping: EUR 5 for one stereoview, EUR 10 for any number of stereoviews worldwide.