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Mer de Glace Glacier, French Alps, Victorian period
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Mer de Glace Glacier, French Alps, Victorian period
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
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Mer de Glace" or "Sea of Ice," is a renowned glacier located in the French Alps, renowned for its breathtaking beauty and historical significance. This photograph, taken during the Victorian era, showcases the awe-inspiring grandeur of the glacier in its early, pristine state. The image, part of The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the Edwardian period, an era marked by elegance, adventure, and a growing fascination with the natural world. The photograph, taken from an elevated vantage point, offers a panoramic view of the glacier's icy expanse, its crevasses and seracs creating an intricate mosaic of blue and white. The snow-capped peaks of the surrounding mountains rise majestically in the background, their reflection shimmering on the glacier's surface. The tranquil lake at the base of the glacier, its waters a deep, crystalline blue, adds to the scene's ethereal beauty. The Victorian era was a time when the exploration and documentation of the natural world was a popular pastime for the affluent. The ability to capture and preserve these moments through photography was a testament to the technological advancements of the time. This photograph, with its intricate details and stunning composition, serves as a visual testament to the fascination and reverence the Victorians held for the natural world, particularly the wonders of the Alps. As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of the power and beauty of nature, and the enduring allure of the Alps. The Mer de Glace, with its ever-changing landscape, continues to captivate and inspire, a testament to the enduring allure of the natural world.
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