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Roger Fenton (1819-69)

Panoramic Picture of the Plains of Balaklava 1855

Albumen print | 16.8 x 25.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2500477

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Photograph which is one of five sections of a panoramic picture of the Plains of Balaklava. The others in the series are 2500473, 2500474, 2500475 and 2500476. The photograph shows open land with hills behind, with small tents spread across them. There are several large rocks in the foreground. The Battle of Balaklava was fought in this area of the Crimea.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 16.8 x 25.4 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Panoramic Picture of the Plains of Balaklava

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
    Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Ukraine
          • Crimea
            • Sevastopol [Crimea]
              • Balaklava [Sevastopol]
      • Physiography
        • Plains
        • Hills
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Travel Goods
          • Tents
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)