This is a photograph of an oryx in motion, captured in sequential frames. The image consists of a series of black and white photographs arranged in two rows. They depict an oryx walking or trotting across a background of a fenced area. Each frame captures a different moment in the oryx's gait, illustrating the stages of its movement. The animal's distinct long, straight horns and light-colored body are clearly depicted, as well as subtle shadows scattered around its feet, indicating its progress across a sunlit sandy surface. The surrounding fence suggests the animal is in a zoo or a similar controlled environment.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1887
- Medium
- collotype
- Dimensions
- 4478 × 1800 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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