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View of the Zoological Gallery, British Museum showing visitors looking at displays, c
5890801 View of the Zoological Gallery, British Museum showing visitors looking at displays, c.1850 (engraving) by Jewitt, Llewellyn (1816-1886) (after); length: 28 cm; London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: engraved by Radclyffe, William (1783-1855)); eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23306908
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This engraving, titled "View of the Zoological Gallery, British Museum showing visitors looking at displays" takes us back in time to the mid-19th century. The image captures a bustling scene within the renowned British Museum, where curious visitors gather around meticulously arranged displays of zoological wonders. The gallery is filled with an array of taxidermy animals and bird specimens, carefully preserved to showcase the diversity of nature's creations. Each glass case or vitrine holds a treasure trove of knowledge waiting to be discovered by eager onlookers. As we observe this snapshot from history, we can almost hear whispers of excitement and awe as people marvel at these lifelike representations. In this moment frozen in time, we catch a glimpse into society life during the Regency and Victorian eras. It was not merely a visit to a museum but also an opportunity for leisure and pastime. Visitors would have been dressed in their finest attire, engaging in intellectual conversations while admiring these natural curiosities. The engraving itself is a work of art by Llewellyn Jewitt after William Radclyffe's original creation. Its intricate details bring forth the grandeur and elegance that defined this era. This print serves as both a historical document and an invitation for us to step into the world of natural history enthusiasts who roamed these hallowed halls centuries ago.
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