Noordse stern op nest c. 1870 - 1940

This stereoscopic photograph, "Noordse stern op nest" ("Arctic Tern on Nest"), was created by Adolphe Burdet, a Swiss photographer known for his nature studies. The image depicts a tern sitting in its nest, captured in a simple, yet detailed, black-and-white style characteristic of early photography. Burdet's work highlights the natural world and its delicate details, offering a glimpse into the life of a common bird species. The image was created sometime between 1870 and 1940, and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.