Leeuw c. 1888

"Leeuw" (Lion) is a photographic portrait of a lion taken by German photographer Ottomar Anschütz around 1888. Anschütz was a pioneer of photographic technology and is known for his innovative use of chronophotography to capture movement. This image captures a lion in a moment of repose, with its powerful gaze and majestic mane. The lion's posture and expression evoke a sense of strength and authority, while the detail in its fur and the texture of the rocks in the foreground enhance the realism of the photograph. Anschütz's photographic techniques, particularly his use of chronophotography, demonstrate his mastery of the medium and contribute to the artistic and scientific value of the image.