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Dead Leopard
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Elaborate big game hunts were a prestigious pastime for the Indians and colonials under the British Raj. This trophy has been laid out for the camera so that its sharp teeth and long tail are visible.
| Artist / Maker | India, 19th century |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1880s–90s |
| Culture / Origin | India, 19th century |
| Medium | albumen print |
| Dimensions | Image: 13.1 x 18.4 cm (5 3/16 x 7 1/4 in.); Paper: 15.1 x 20.2 cm (5 15/16 x 7 15/16 in.); Mounted: 16.1 x 21.3 cm (6 5/16 x 8 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Photography |
| Type | Photograph |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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