This is a photograph of a deer in motion. The image shows a series of frames depicting a deer walking or trotting in front of a grid-lined backdrop. The frames capture different moments in the deer's gait. The background features a cage or fence with vertical lines. The lighting highlights the shadow and form of the deer's body as it moves, showcasing the fluidity and grace of its movement. The image appears to be an early motion study focused on capturing the anatomy and motion of the deer in a scientific manner.

Plate Number 683. Virginia deer, buck, galloping

1887

Medium: collotype
Classification: Photograph
Period: 1876 to 1900
Image size: 4167 × 2231px

Description

This is a photograph of a deer in motion. The image shows a series of frames depicting a deer walking or trotting in front of a grid-lined backdrop. The frames capture different moments in the deer's gait. The background features a cage or fence with vertical lines. The lighting highlights the shadow and form of the deer's body as it moves, showcasing the fluidity and grace of its movement. The image appears to be an early motion study focused on capturing the anatomy and motion of the deer in a scientific manner.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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