1900s Lake Como Bellagio Italy Veduta del Lago Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

This antique monochromatic postcard features a serene view of Lake Como from Bellagio, Italy, titled Veduta del lago. The scene captures a traditional sailing barge, known as a Comasina, with its distinctive curved sail and heavy cargo, navigating the calm waters. In the foreground, several smaller rowboats with canopies are docked near a stone terrace and staircase. The background showcases the dramatic, snow-capped peaks of the Alps, highlighting the iconic landscape that has made Bellagio a premier destination for centuries.

Details

Era: Divided Back (1906-1910)
City: Bellagio
State: Como
Region: Lombardy
Country: Italy
Topic: Lake Como, Italian Lakes, Sailing Barges, Alpine Scenery, Historic Waterfronts.
Condition: Uncirculated
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Not Stated
Publisher: Edit. Brunner & C., Como e Zürich (Series No. 298)
Printer: Stab. eliografico, Brunner & C.
Print Type: Phototypie / Collotype

Additional Information

The publisher, Brunner & C., is highly regarded for documenting the Italian Lake District. This specific card, bearing the low series number 298 and the "Como e Zürich" imprint, dates to the firm's early expansion into Italy. The "Stab. eliografico" mark signifies a high-quality collotype printing process that was a hallmark of their early 20th-century production. This card is a quintessential example of the Golden Age of Postcards, following the 1905 introduction of the divided back format in Italy.