Hert met een gewei in een dierentuin c. 1880

"Hert met een gewei in een dierentuin" (c. 1880) by Thomas James Dixon (1857-1943) depicts a stag with an impressive set of antlers standing in a zoo enclosure. The black and white photograph, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a moment of stillness against the backdrop of brick walls and a metal gate. Dixon's work highlights the beauty and majesty of the animal kingdom through the lens of photography, a popular medium during the late 19th century. The image offers a glimpse into the fascination with nature and wildlife that characterized the era, and provides a unique perspective on the relationship between humans and animals within a zoo setting.