Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion
ROGER FENTON (1819-69)
The Ruins of Inkerman
May 1855Albumen print | 20.2 x 25.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2500470
Photograph of the ruins of the town of Inkerman. The photograph is taken from a high vantage point and shows the Valley of Inkerman. The town, which is largely built into caves, can be seen in the valley to the right.
The Battle of Inkerman was fought in this valley in November 1854 and badly damaged the town.
Creator(s)
Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)
20.2 x 25.8 cm (image)
57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)
Ruins of Inkermann
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Ukraine
- Crimea
- Sevastopol [Crimea]
- Inkerman
- Sevastopol [Crimea]
- Crimea
- Ukraine
- Europe
- 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
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
