The Farnese Bull; Art Institute 1893

This stereoscopic photograph by Henry Hamilton Bennett, captured in 1893, showcases the "Farnese Bull" sculpture housed at The Art Institute of Chicago. The image, intended to be viewed through a stereoscope, provides a three-dimensional glimpse into the sculpture and the museum space. Bennett's photographic work is a valuable historical record of the art world in the late 19th century, offering a glimpse into the aesthetics and the way museums were displayed in that era. The photograph captures the "Farnese Bull" sculpture, a marble masterpiece from the Hellenistic period, which depicts the punishment of Dirce by her sons, Zethus and Amphion.