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A model of fictional whale Moby Dick on exhibition at London Zoo in May 1955 🐳
The model was created by Elstree Studios for the film Moby Dick which starred Gregory Peck, and was donated to the Zoo after filming.
© Henry Grant Collection
#OnThisDay
In the week where the @nationalgallery celebrates its 200th birthday, we're enjoying a 189-year-old view of Trafalgar Square, featuring the Gallery itself...
🎨 Thomas Waters, oil on canvas, c.1835
#PaintingLondon
Our Docklands Museum is looking lovely in the sunshine 🌤️
Have you been to our #FashionCity exhibition yet?
This #MondayMystery object is hot stuff ♨️
Measuring 49cm tall, its original home was the Palace of Westminster.
Any idea what it is? Let us know! Answers tomorrow...
Arturo di Stefano's painting looks east, from the South Bank, near the National Theatre, towards the City and the dome of St Paul's Cathedral.
The artist's careful composition creates a balance between trees, water and architecture.
🎨 A. Di Stefano, 1994
#PaintingLondon
The reconstruction of a beautiful samian ware pot in our collection, conserved for display in our new museum.
Read more about this pot here bit.ly/3JIm0Mc
#conservation #reconstruction #romanlondon