River Scene in Zurich with Schweizerisches Landesmuseum, 1910

This 1910 photograph captures a serene river scene in Zurich, Switzerland. The Limmat River, shallow and rocky, flows beneath a bridge with a tram. Bare trees frame the banks, hinting at a cold season. A utilitarian building appears nearby, while distant hills and city spires complete the landscape, evoking a quiet, overcast day.

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43356
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FORTEPAN / Schoch Frigyes
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This 1910 photograph captures a serene river scene in Zurich, Switzerland. The Limmat River, shallow and rocky, flows beneath a bridge with a tram. Bare trees frame the banks, hinting at a cold season. A utilitarian building appears nearby, while distant hills and city spires complete the landscape, evoking a quiet, overcast day.
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River Scene in Zurich with Schweizerisches Landesmuseum, 1910
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Limmat folyó, a hídon túl a Schweizerisches Landesmuseum látszik.
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This 1910 photograph captures a serene river scene in Zurich, Switzerland. The Limmat River, shallow and rocky, flows beneath a bridge with a tram. Bare trees frame the banks, hinting at a cold season. A utilitarian building appears nearby, while distant hills and city spires complete the landscape, evoking a quiet, overcast day.
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1910
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Switzerland
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Zurich
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Schoch Frigyes
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River Scene in Zurich with Schweizerisches Landesmuseum, 1910
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This 1910 photograph captures a serene river scene in Zurich, Switzerland. The Limmat River, shallow and rocky, flows beneath a bridge with a tram. Bare trees frame the banks, hinting at a cold season. A utilitarian building appears nearby, while distant hills and city spires complete the landscape, evoking a quiet, overcast day.
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urban scenery
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bridge
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architecture
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Zurich
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river
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seasonal landscape
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transportation
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Limmat River
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bare trees
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Schweizerisches Landesmuseum
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tram
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landscape
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The image consists of two nearly identical black-and-white photographs depicting a river scene, suggesting a chilly, possibly overcast day. In the foreground, the river appears shallow with visible rocks and pebbles scattered throughout the waterbed. The water itself reflects a dull sheen, hinting at the cloudy sky above. A bridge crosses the river, which is supported by pillars positioned at either end. On the bridge, there is a vehicle, possibly a tram, elevated above the water. On both banks of the river, a row of trees is discernible, their bare branches indicating a season likely between late fall and early spring. The trees are sparse and some are taller, contributing to a somber, muted atmosphere. To the left, there is a stone or brick building with multiple small, arched windows, stretching along the bank of the river. The architectural style appears utilitarian, possibly industrial, but without clear identifying features. In the background, hills rise across the scene, layered with trees that merge into the distant skyline of a town. Several spires and building silhouettes are visible against the horizon, enhancing the sense of elevation in the landscape. Overall, the composition has a balanced layout, with natural elements on either side, and the bridge and vehicle acting as focal points. The grey tones create a uniform exposure, emphasizing the stillness of the moment and the quiet of the setting.
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