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Landscape, Nature and Architecture

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

    DON JUAN, COMTE DE MONTIZÓN (1822–87)

    Polar Bear, London Zoo

    1852

    Salted paper print mounted on card | 8.8 x 10.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2905515

    Photograph of a polar bear, taken at London Zoo. The polar bear stands behind bars of an enclosure and looks directly at the camera.

    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)

    • 8.8 x 10.6 cm (image)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
        • Zoology
          • Animals
            • Mammals
              • Carnivorous mammals
                • Bears
                  • Polar bears
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • England
              • Greater London [England]
                • London [Greater London]
                  • Regent's Park [London]
                    • London Zoo [The Regent's Park]
      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Architecture
          • Buildings for educational, scientific & cultural purposes
            • Zoos