Untitled (elephants moving blocks of wood) (recto)
1880
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1880
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Untitled (elephants moving blocks of wood) (recto) is a 1880 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This photo shows two elephants working near water. One has a person riding it, wearing a cloth around his waist and a hat with a feather. The other elephant stands nearby, its tusks and chains visible. Wooden blocks and a muddy path are in the foreground. The rider’s relaxed pose suggests these elephants were trained for heavy work. The photo looks like it was taken in the 1870s or 1880s. Check out *Realism* for more photos like this that show everyday life.
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