Artwork
Peregrine Falcon
Peregrine Falcon is a photographic photography by Zoological Photographic Club. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A mounted photograph, cataloged as 3250:1-2023 to 3250:39-2023, is part of an album in the collection.
About this work
Overview
A mounted photograph, cataloged as 3250:1-2023 to 3250:39-2023, is part of an album in the collection. It is the work of the Zoological Photographic Club, a group known for capturing animals in natural settings.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph depicts a peregrine falcon on a rocky ledge, grasping prey in its talons, with three chicks in a nest below. The image conveys a serene moment of the falcon feeding its young, highlighting the natural behavior of the species.
Technique & Style
The soft lighting in the photograph accentuates the falcon's detailed feathers and the texture of the rock, creating a nuanced representation of the scene. The image's focus on the natural setting and the animal's behavior reflects the Zoological Photographic Club's photographic approach.
Artist & collection
Artist
The Zoological Photographic Club took crisp, close-up photos of animals in the late 1800s, long before smartphones.
