Valley Landscape with Villagers, Austria, Professor J. Reiner, circa 1870s
 
Description:
Fine original stereoview depicting a panoramic view of an alpine valley in Austria. In the foreground, several figures are seen working in the fields and resting in traditional dress. Behind them, scattered farm buildings and drying racks are visible, framed by dramatic, towering mountain slopes and rugged peaks rising in the distance. The composition captures both the grandeur of the landscape and the rhythm of rural life. This mount bears the imprint of Professor J. Reiner of Klagenfurt, an established photographer of Carinthia and surrounding regions.
 
Photographer/publisher:
Professor J. Reiner, Klagenfurt
 
Period/date:
Circa 1870s
 
Dimensions:
Approximately 17.5 x 8.5 cm
 
Condition:
Very good. Minor handling marks and light toning to the mount, images clean and well-preserved.
 
Reverse:
Printed photographer’s studio mark: “Fotografie von Professor J. Reiner in Klagenfurt” and legal protection statement.
 
Keywords:
Austria, Alps, farming, rural life, stereoview
 
Photographer Biography:
Professor Josef Reiner (active mid to late 19th century) was a professional photographer based in Klagenfurt, Austria.
He specialized in alpine landscapes and ethnographic scenes of Carinthia and neighboring regions.
His work was widely distributed in Austria and Germany, often bearing the title “Professor,” reflecting his artistic reputation.
Reiner’s stereoviews are noted for their precise composition and clear detail, appealing to collectors of Alpine photography.
He operated a successful studio that issued both cabinet cards and stereoscopic views documenting local culture and scenery.
 
Shipping Information:
Shipping: EUR 5 for one stereoview, EUR 10 for any number of stereoviews worldwide.