Schedel van een beer, en profil before 1869

"Schedel van een beer, en profil" (Skull of a Bear, Profile), an anonymous work from before 1869, is a black and white photograph of a bear skull. It's a depiction of Ursus spelaeus, also known as the cave bear. The photograph shows the skull in profile, highlighting its distinctive features like the prominent teeth and eye sockets. The skull is situated on a platform against a dark background, emphasizing its form. Cave bear fossils are important artifacts in the study of paleontology, and this image likely reflects the scientific interest in these prehistoric creatures.