Black Rhinoceros, Brookfield Zoo, Chicago 1985

"Black Rhinoceros, Brookfield Zoo, Chicago" is a 1985 photograph by Volker Seding (1943-2007). The photograph depicts a black rhinoceros standing in an enclosure at the Brookfield Zoo. The animal appears to be isolated against a painted backdrop meant to imitate its natural habitat. The artist’s use of color and composition emphasizes the rhinoceros' powerful presence and the contrast between the natural world and the constructed space of the zoo. This photograph provides a poignant glimpse into the world of captive animals and the delicate balance between human intervention and the preservation of nature.