Gezicht op de Jungfernstieg te Hamburg 1876

This stereoscopic card shows the Jungfernstieg in Hamburg, produced by Sophus Williams around 1876 using photographic techniques. The muted sepia tones create a unified visual field, allowing the structural elements to take precedence. The composition emphasizes linear perspective, drawing the eye along the bridge and waterway into the urban space. The use of stereoscopy enhances depth, giving a palpable sense of three-dimensionality to the architectural forms and arrangement of boats. The image captures a moment of urban stillness, yet the structure of the photograph itself—its geometric ordering of space—suggests an underlying order. Consider how the photograph both represents and constructs space through perspectival lines and stereoscopic depth. It's not just a record, but an active engagement with how we perceive urban environments.