Artwork

Long Eared Owl

Long Eared Owl, by Zoological Photographic Club, photographic
Long Eared Owl, by Zoological Photographic Club, photographic

Long Eared Owl is a photographic photography by Zoological Photographic Club. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

A black and white photograph, 'Long Eared Owl' is a wildlife image featuring an owl and its owlets in a tree nest.

Subject & Meaning

The image captures a Long Eared Owl perched in a tree with two owlets in a nest, conveying serenity and peacefulness in a natural setting.

Technique & Style

The photograph is characterized by a sharp focus on the owl and owlets, with a blurry background that suggests a forest or woodland environment.

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

Zoological Photographic Club

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