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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

'The Neptune coming out of harbour'

11 - 11 Mar 1854

Albumen print | 14.1 x 21.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906011

Photograph of HMS Neptune on the sea as it sails out of Southsea harbour. In the foreground is a statue of the Duke of Wellington on a plinth and on the right is an obelisk. Figures line the shore in the middle distance.

  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Neptune (HMS)

  • 14.1 x 21.5 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Hampshire [England]
              • Portsmouth [Hampshire]
                • Southsea [Hampshire]
    • Geography
      • Physiography
        • Coastlines
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Waterway engineering
          • Harbours
        • Vessels (marine)
          • Ships
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Plastic arts
        • Sculpture
          • Statues
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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