This image depicts the Akeley Hall of African Mammals at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City

This image depicts the Akeley Hall of African Mammals at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The central subject is a large, dark grey African elephant taxidermy, positioned prominently in the foreground, facing slightly left. It displays visible, yellowish-white tusks and detailed skin texture. Behind it, at least two other elephant taxidermies are partially visible, arranged on a raised display platform covered with a grey, sandy material simulating natural terrain. The platform is bordered by a light brown, waist-high wooden perimeter fence constructed from vertical slats. Two small black signs, one clearly stating "PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH," are visible on the sandy surface near the elephants' feet. The museum hall features a high, light-colored ceiling with numerous recessed rectangular and cylindrical light fixtures. In the background, dark, fluted architectural columns and a teal-colored frieze are present, along with large, illuminated windows or display cases. Multiple human figures, primarily blurred due to motion, are visible in the mid-ground and background, indicating museum visitors walking and observing the exhibits. No direct interaction with the taxidermies is observed. The scene is brightly lit by a combination of artificial overhead lighting and ambient light from the background elements.