Robertson Royal Menagerie, 9 The Strand, London, ca. 1820
Robertson Royal Menagerie, 9 The Strand, London, ca. 1820 oil painting by unknown, ML 1354https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/Yr8Rkoon
In this travelling menagerie, temporarily located in London, exotic animals have been collected and displayed in two rows of small cages. In a darkened corner at the rear are two kangaroos, along with an emu, pelican and elephant. The assorted spectators include men, women, children and a soldier from a Scottish Highlander regiment. Their responses to the animals are mixed; some are fearful, some interested, and some are actively baiting the caged animals
Robertson Royal Menagerie, 9 The Strand, London, ca. 1820
Robertson Royal Menagerie, 9 The Strand, London, ca. 1820 oil painting by unknown, ML 1354https://collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/Yr8Rkoon
In this travelling menagerie, temporarily located in London, exotic animals have been collected and displayed in two rows of small cages. In a darkened corner at the rear are two kangaroos, along with an emu, pelican and elephant. The assorted spectators include men, women, children and a soldier from a Scottish Highlander regiment. Their responses to the animals are mixed; some are fearful, some interested, and some are actively baiting the caged animals