The Lewitha 1853 - 1856

"The Lewitha" is a calotype photograph taken by John Dillwyn Llewelyn between 1853 and 1856. The image depicts a stag standing on the bank of a stream in a woodland setting. The photograph is notable for its use of natural light and its focus on the details of the natural world. The calotype process, which involves exposing a paper negative to light, produces a unique soft focus and subtle tonal range. Llewelyn, a Welsh naturalist, was an early pioneer of photography and is known for his images of plants and animals in their natural habitats. "The Lewitha" is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.