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James Robertson (1813-88)
Rocks near St George 1855-1856
Salted paper print | 24.3 x 27.4 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2500753
![Rocks near St George. [Crimean War photographs by Robertson]](https://www.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/0/3/335624-1351701325.jpg?itok=v_gO5-LF "Rocks near St George. [Crimean War photographs by Robertson]")
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Photograph of the rocky coastline near the St George Monastery. The photograph shows the Black Sea with the coastline curving round to the left. The St George Monastery sits at the top of the cliff, consisting of several buildings including a small chapel. The St George Monastery, near Balaklava, was used as a convalescent hospital during the Crimean War.
Provenance
From the collection of Queen Victoria
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Medium and techniques
Salted paper print
Measurements
24.3 x 27.4 cm (image) (image)
31.7 x 37.0 cm (mount)
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Alternative title(s)
Rocks near St George. [Crimean War photographs by Robertson].
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