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Roger Fenton (1819-69)

Panoramic Picture of the Plains of Balaklava 1855

Albumen print | 16.8 x 25.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2500477

Panoramic Picture of the Plains of Balaklava

Roger Fenton (1819-69)

Panoramic Picture of the Plains of Balaklava 1855

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Description

Photograph which is one of five sections of a panoramic picture of the Plains of Balaklava. The others in the series are 2500473, 2500474, 2500475 and 2500476. The photograph shows open land with hills behind, with small tents spread across them. There are several large rocks in the foreground. The Battle of Balaklava was fought in this area of the Crimea.
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Creator(s)

Search the collection View the person page Roger Fenton (1819-69)
(photographer)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

16.8 x 25.4 cm (image)

57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Ukraine
Crimea
Sevastopol [Crimea]
Balaklava [Sevastopol]
Physiography
Plains
Hills
Science, Medicine and Technology
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Travel Goods
Tents
Social sciences
Military affairs
Wars, Campaigns & Battles
Wars
Wars of the nineteenth century
Crimean War (1853-1856)
References

Alternative title(s)

Panoramic Picture of the Plains of Balaklava

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