A Tapir before 1886

"A Tapir" is a black and white photograph by J. Fortuné Nott, created before 1886. The photograph depicts a tapir standing in a zoo enclosure, likely taken at a time when the tapir was a relatively uncommon animal in zoos. The image provides a glimpse into 19th-century zoology and the burgeoning interest in documenting the natural world through photography. Nott's photograph, measuring 111 mm in height and 148 mm in width, is a testament to the early development of photographic techniques for capturing animal subjects.