[Colin's Royal Stag] 1856

“[Colin's Royal Stag]” is a 1856 calotype photograph of a stag's head mounted on a wall by English photographer Horatio Ross. The piece depicts the stag’s head in its entirety, with the antlers prominently displayed. The image is sharply focused, creating a realistic depiction of the animal. The photograph is a testament to Ross’s skill in capturing the detail and form of his subjects using the calotype process. The photograph is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.