The letting in of the water into the Bassin Napoleon Cherbourg 7 - 7 Aug 1858
Albumen print | 19.1 x 24.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2935019
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Photograph of Bassin Napoleon in Cherbourg being flooded with water during the opening ceremony. There are marquees erected on the top of the walls of the dock. Groups of people are seated or stand beneath the marquees. There is an ornate arch and buildings in the background, and warehouses on the far left side of the photograph.
Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
19.1 x 24.6 cm (image)
30.2 x 38.6 cm (mount)
Markings
annotation: The letting in of the 'water' into the Bassin Napoleon Cherbourg. 1858. [beneath work]
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