Gezicht op de Wetterhorn, de Berglistock en de Schreckhorn in de Berner Alpen 1870s - 1880s

This photograph, by Arthur Gabler, captures the Wetterhorn, Berglistock, and Schreckhorn peaks in the Swiss Alps. The image is structured by a clear horizontal division. Above, a muted sky; below, the dramatic mountain range. Gabler’s choice of monochrome emphasizes form and texture. Light plays across the craggy surfaces, highlighting the geological structures and the stark contrast between rock and snow. The composition invites us to consider the sublime power of nature and the insignificance of the human scale. The photograph can be seen as an exploration of binaries: light and shadow, permanence and change. The mountains, seemingly immutable, are nevertheless subject to erosion and the shifting patterns of ice. Gabler’s work thus reflects broader philosophical concerns about time, existence, and our place within the natural world. The photograph's formal qualities invite ongoing interpretation and appreciation of its cultural and philosophical depth.