Vier opgezette koppen van alpensteenbokken before 1880

"Vier opgezette koppen van alpensteenbokken" (Four Mounted Heads of Alpine Ibex) is a photograph by Nicholas & Co., taken before 1880 and currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. It shows a collection of four taxidermied heads of Alpine ibex, a species of wild goat native to the mountainous regions of Europe and Asia. This photograph is a testament to the popularity of taxidermy as a form of natural history documentation in the 19th century. The photo's focus on the animal's head, particularly the impressive horns, showcases the Ibex’s unique features and its role as a symbol of wild beauty and the power of nature.