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Gandria - Lake Lugano - Alleyway
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Gandria - Lake Lugano - Alleyway
Backstreet in Gandria on the shore of Lake Lugano, Switzerland. A woman walks up a steep cobbled passageway with a wicker basket on her back, past a large wood store. The lake itself can be seen through the opening on the lower right-hand side of the scene. Date: circa 1910s
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of life in the charming Swiss village of Gandria, situated on the shores of Lake Lugano. The image, taken in the 1910s, depicts a woman making her way up a steep, cobbled alleyway, her back loaded with a large wicker basket. The narrow passageway, framed by ancient stone buildings, is lined with wooden doors and shutters, their faded colors a testament to the passage of time. At the end of the alleyway, a large wood store looms, its timber stacked high against the wall. The woman's determined expression and the weight of her burden speak to the daily toil and hard work that was once a way of life in this picturesque village. The lake itself, shimmering in the sunlight, serves as a tranquil backdrop to the scene, its gentle lapping against the shore a soothing counterpoint to the bustle of village life. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when life moved at a slower pace and the simple pleasures of daily life were cherished.
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