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Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him

    DON JUAN, COMTE DE MONTIZÓN (1822–87)

    A Harpy Eagle, London Zoo

    1852

    Salted paper print | 12.0 x 9.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2905519

    Photograph of a harpy eagle taken at London Zoo.  The eagle stands on a piece of gnarled wood and extends its wings behind its body. The eagle faces camera and looks downwards.

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

      Don Juan, Comte de Montizón (1822–87)

      (photographer)

    • 12.0 x 9.7 cm (image)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
        • Zoology
          • Animals
            • Birds
              • Birds of prey
                • Eagles
                  • Harpy Eagles
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • England
              • Greater London [England]
                • London [Greater London]
                  • Regent's Park [London]
                    • London Zoo [The Regent's Park]
                      • Aviary [London Zoo]