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Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

Oscar Gustav Rejlander (1813-75)

Trying to catch a fly 1857

Salted paper print | 19.1 x 15.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2906241

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Photograph of a young boy standing in left side profile, wearing a straw hat and a satchel of books around his shoulder. The boy is engaged in trying to catch a fly that is seen on the wall directly in front of him
  • Creator(s)

    Oscar Gustav Rejlander (1813-75) (photographer)

  • 19.1 x 15.2 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
    Subject(s)
    • People
      • Boys
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Zoology
        • Animals
          • Insects
            • Flies (insects)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Travel Goods
          • Satchels