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Record of historical events

Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion

JAMES ROBERTSON (1813-88)

Group outside a hut, with a drum

1855-1856

Salted paper print | 23.7 x 28.7 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2500644

Photograph of a group of soldiers gathered outside a wooden hut. Most of the soldiers stand with some sitting and lying in front of them. All are wearing military uniform including hats, and several are holding rifles. There is a drum on the ground in front of them.
  • Creator(s)

    James Robertson (1813-88) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Army-GB
  • 23.7 x 28.7 cm (image) (image)

    31.5 x 37.3 cm (mount)

  • Group outside hut with drum [taken from contents list]. [Crimean War photographs by Robertson].

  • From the collection of Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Ukraine
          • Crimea
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Music
        • Musical instruments
          • Percussion instruments
            • Drums
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs