Swiss Winter Tailing scene with horse-drawn sledge
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Swiss Winter Tailing scene with horse-drawn sledge
The Swiss Winter Season. A pleasant winter scene depicting a Swiss pastime called tailing. This popular activity consisted of a line of swiss luges attached to each other, headed by a sleigh drawn by a team of trained horses to the rear of which were attached the line of luges. Date: 1914
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Alpine Alps Drawn Engadine Excursion Fortunino Maloja Matania Pass Pastime Season Sledge Sledges Sleigh Sleighs Swiss Tailing
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Step into a bygone era with this enchanting photograph of a Swiss winter tailing scene, captured in 1914. Tailing, a cherished pastime in Switzerland during the winter months, is depicted here in all its charm and simplicity. A sleigh, drawn by a team of powerful and graceful horses, leads the way, its runners cutting through the pristine snow. Attached to the rear of the sleigh is a line of Swiss luges, each one hitched to the next, forming a serene and picturesque train. This popular activity, which originated in the Engadine Valley in the Swiss Alps, was an excursion enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. The Alpine pass, with its breathtaking vistas of snow-capped mountains, provided the perfect backdrop for this unique and thrilling experience. The luges, made of wood and steered by the riders using their feet, would glide along the snowy ground, following the path laid out by the sleigh. This photograph, taken by renowned Italian artist Fortunino Matania, captures the essence of a simpler time. The horses, their breaths visible in the crisp winter air, seem to embody the strength and resilience of the natural world. The luges, with their riders bundled up against the cold, evoke a sense of adventure and joy. The snowy landscape, with its undulating hills and towering mountains, is a testament to the beauty and majesty of the Swiss Alps. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back in time, to a place where the simple pleasures of winter and the camaraderie of community still held sway. The winter season, with its promise of snowy adventures and cozy firesides, continues to beckon us, inviting us to embrace the magic of the season and the memories it brings.
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