Lower Glacier of the Grindelwald Valley in the Canton of Bern
Nestled beneath the towering, snow-capped peaks of the Bernese Alps, the Swiss village of Grindelwald looks like a peaceful toy set against nature's raw power. This scene is a perfect snapshot of the Romantic era's obsession with the 'Sublime'—that thrilling mix of awe and terror you get when looking at something massive. Notice the tiny figures in the foreground? They are there on purpose to show just how gigantic the Lower Grindelwald Glacier is as it cascades down the mountain like a frozen river. Prints like this were the Instagram of the 19th century, letting armchair travelers marvel at the wild beauty of Switzerland without ever leaving their living rooms.