Record of historical events
Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion
ROGER FENTON (1819-69)
Photographic Van
1855Albumen print | 17.4 x 15.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2500439
Photograph of Roger Fenton's horse-drawn photographic van, with his assistant Marcus Sparling seated at the front. The van is facing partly right and has 'PHOTOGRAPHIC VAN' printed on the side.
Roger Fenton used the wet collodion photographic process during the Crimean War, which required a large amount of equipment including cameras, glass plates and chemicals. This, and the harsh landscape of the Crimea, meant a van was essential for travelling and working in the region.
Creator(s)
Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Marcus Sparling17.4 x 15.9 cm (image)
57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Vehicles
- Vans
- Vehicles
- Engineering & Technology
- Social sciences
- Military affairs
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- Wars
- Wars of the nineteenth century
- Crimean War (1853-1856)
- Wars of the nineteenth century
- Wars
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- Military affairs
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Photography
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Science, Medicine and Technology
