Artwork
Hen Harrier
Hen Harrier is a photographic photography by Zoological Photographic Club. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The work is a photograph titled 'Hen Harrier', presenting a mounted image within an album.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph depicts a Hen Harrier perched on a nest, showcasing the bird's speckled plumage and alert demeanor. The nest is composed of twigs, dried grass, and feathers, set against a backdrop of dense, dark branches.
Technique & Style
The image captures the bird's naturalistic pose, with one foot tucked under its body, conveying a sense of stillness and vigilance. The photograph's focus on the bird's surroundings adds depth to the composition.
History & Provenance
The photograph is part of an album containing multiple images, cataloged with museum numbers 3250:1-2023 to 3250:39-2023.
Artist & collection
Artist
The Zoological Photographic Club took crisp, close-up photos of animals in the late 1800s, long before smartphones.
