This is a photograph of a sequence showing a group of deer moving. The image is a series of black and white frames depicting the movement of deer within a natural setting. The composition is arranged in a grid format, capturing the deer at various stages of walking or running. Each frame shows slight variations in the positions of the deer's legs and antlers. The setting features a dark background, which serves to accentuate the lighter tones of the deer's bodies. The grid layout suggests an analytical approach, focusing on the precise motion of the deer.

Plate Number 687. Fallow deer, buck and group of does, galloping

1887

Medium: collotype
Classification: Photograph
Period: 1876 to 1900
Image size: 4555 × 2027px

Description

This is a photograph of a sequence showing a group of deer moving. The image is a series of black and white frames depicting the movement of deer within a natural setting. The composition is arranged in a grid format, capturing the deer at various stages of walking or running. Each frame shows slight variations in the positions of the deer's legs and antlers. The setting features a dark background, which serves to accentuate the lighter tones of the deer's bodies. The grid layout suggests an analytical approach, focusing on the precise motion of the deer.

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