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Don Juan, Comte de Montizón (1822–87)

Flamingo, London Zoo 1852

Salted paper print | 7.9 x 9.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2905528

Flamingo, London Zoo

Don Juan, Comte de Montizón (1822–87)

Flamingo, London Zoo 1852

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Description

Photograph of a flamingo at London Zoo. The flamingo stands on one leg, facing towards the right. The bird's second leg is raised off ground and bent at right angles at leg joint. The cage to enclosure is visible in the background.

Photograph is from a set of 43 photographs (2905515-2905557) of animals at London Zoo.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Don Juan, Comte de Montizón (1822–87)
(photographer)

Subject(s)

Search the collection London Zoo
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Salted paper print

salted paper print

Measurements

7.9 x 9.9 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Zoology
Animals
Birds
Flamingos

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