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Kamiesh 1855-1856
Salted paper print | 14.8 x 27.4 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2500744
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Photograph of Kamiesh. Horses are grazing in the field in the foreground, and there are a number of wooden huts and tents. Behind is the harbour, filled with ships. The port of Kamiesh was used as a base by the French during the Crimean War. Supplies arrived by ship into the small harbour and were transported to troops engaged in the Siege of Sevastopol.
Provenance
From the collection of Queen Victoria
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Salted paper print
Measurements
14.8 x 27.4 cm (image) (image)
31.9 x 35.8 cm (mount)
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Alternative title(s)
Kumiech. [Crimean War photographs by Robertson].
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