A wapiti stag before 1886

"A Wapiti Stag" is a black and white photograph by J. Fortuné Nott created before 1886. The image depicts a wapiti stag, a species of elk native to North America, standing and lying down in a fenced enclosure. The photograph's composition highlights the animal's imposing antlers and the stark contrast between the stag's light fur and the darker background. Nott’s image exemplifies the artistic pursuit of capturing the beauty of the natural world through photography.