Fort Nicholas 1855-1856
Salted paper print | 22.7 x 29.3 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2500759
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Photograph of Fort Nicholas at Sevastopol harbour. In the foreground are the docks, with rubble and wooden carriages amongst the buildings. Fort Nicholas, a low stone building, can be seen across the water behind. Ships are visible in the sea beyond. During the Crimean War the entrance to Sevastopol harbour was defended by a number of forts. In order to prevent the re-establishment of Sevastopol as a Russian stronghold the French destroyed Fort Nicholas in February 1856.
Provenance
From the collection of Queen Victoria
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Medium and techniques
Salted paper print
Measurements
22.7 x 29.3 cm (image) (image)
31.7 x 37.4 cm (mount)
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Alternative title(s)
Fort Nicholas. [Crimean War photographs by Robertson].