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Puffins, by Zoological Photographic Club, photographic

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Overview

Puffins 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 photograph shows four puffins on a rocky cliffside. The birds are perched on the right side of the image, with one puffin standing alone on the left. The cliff is covered in grass and moss, with a few small rocks scattered about. The background is a blurred sky and sea. The puffins are the main focus of the image, with their distinctive beaks and feathers on full display. The photograph is taken from a low angle, looking up at the birds as they perch on the cliff. The image is a great example of wildlife photography, capturing the beauty and charm of these unique birds. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this photograph, check out the work of Zoological Photographic Club.

The story of this work

Overview

A black-and-white photograph from an album shows four puffins perched on a cliff edge with the ocean visible in the background, appearing on page 3 of the volume. The album contains museum accession numbers 3250:1-2023 through 3250:39-2023.

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About the artist

Artist

Zoological Photographic Club

The Zoological Photographic Club took crisp, close-up photos of animals in the late 1800s, long before smartphones.

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