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Dead Female Deer and Game Bird, ca. 1856-59. Creator: Horatio Ross
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Dead Female Deer and Game Bird, ca. 1856-59. Creator: Horatio Ross
Dead Female Deer and Game Bird, ca. 1856-59
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Blood Sports Dead Deer Game Game Bird Grouse Hartio Horatio Ross Quarry Ross Ross Hartio Salted Paper Print Shot Pitiful
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This haunting photograph, titled "Dead Female Deer and Game Bird" captures a somber moment frozen in time. Created by the talented photographer Horatio Ross in the mid-19th century, this image is a testament to his skill in capturing both beauty and tragedy. In this poignant portrait, we see a doe lying lifeless on the ground, accompanied by a game bird perched nearby. The stark contrast of light and shadow adds depth to the composition, emphasizing the stillness of death. Ross's use of photography enhances the emotional impact of the scene, evoking a sense of melancholy. The image speaks volumes about 19th-century blood sports and hunting practices that were prevalent during that era. It serves as a reminder of our complex relationship with nature – one filled with admiration for its beauty but also marked by our desire to conquer it. Displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this salted paper print showcases Ross's mastery in capturing raw emotions through his lens. As viewers gaze upon this pitiful tableau, they are transported back in time to witness an unfortunate outcome within Victorian society's sporting pursuits. "Dead Female Deer and Game Bird" invites us to reflect on our own connection with nature and confronts us with questions about mortality. Through Ross's artistry, we are compelled to contemplate not only life's fragility but also humanity's role as both predator and protector within our natural world.
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