Tijger met poot in metalen klem, Sumatra (Tiger in der Falle) c. 1885 - 1900

This black and white photograph, titled "Tijger met poot in metalen klem, Sumatra (Tiger in der Falle)" by Carl J. Kleingrothe, shows a tiger caught in a trap in the Sumatran jungle. The photograph captures the animal’s struggle against the metal clamp, creating a powerful and dramatic image. Kleingrothe, a German photographer active in the late 19th and early 20th century, produced several photographic series documenting the exotic wildlife of Sumatra. This photograph is a striking example of the photographic documentation of nature and wildlife that was popular at the time. The image is now part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection.