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Chinese Telescope Goldfish

Zoological Photographic Club

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Chinese Telescope Goldfish is a photographic by Zoological Photographic Club, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Zoological Photographic Club
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This image is a photograph of a goldfish swimming in a tank. The fish is black with white spots and has large, flowing fins. It's swimming towards the bottom-left corner of the image, with its head down and tail up. The tank is decorated with plants and rocks, giving it a natural look. The background is a plain white, which helps the fish and decorations stand out. The photograph is a great example of the Zoological Photographic Club's work. You can learn more about their techniques by exploring the technique of chiaroscuro.