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Prince Albert collected photographs of places significant to him

Don Juan, Comte de Montizón (1822–87)

Seal, London Zoo 1852

Salted paper print | 9.8 x 13.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2905530

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Photograph of a seal at London Zoo. The seal lies on brick pavework, facing left. There is a water pool in the foreground. The cage of the enclosure features in the background.  

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)

    Subject(s)
    London Zoo
  • 9.8 x 13.0 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
    Subject(s)
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Zoology
        • Animals
          • Mammals
            • Carnivorous mammals
              • Seals (mammals)