Antique CDV Circa 1890s R. Dikenmann Bern Barengraben Zurich Switzerland

Antique CDV Circa 1890s R. Dikenmann Bern Barengraben Zurich Switzerland

This R. Dikenmann studio portrait captures a moment from Bern and Zurich, Switzerland, featuring the iconic Barengraben or bear pit. This antique CDV showcases the architectural and cultural landscape of the region during a period of significant European travel and topographical photography.

Collectors of 1890s Swiss history will value this piece for its connection to the Dikenmann studio’s legacy. It serves as a tangible link to the late nineteenth-century Alpine aesthetic and the historical fascination with the famous bears of the capital city.

A classic example of the era from the historic Barengraben.