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Roger Fenton (1819-69)
Field piece 1855
Salted paper print | 14.0 x 19.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2500418
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Photograph of a line of horses pulling a field gun carriage. They are facing right with mounted troops marching in front of them. There is a long line of tents behind, with horses standing alongside. On the hillside behind there are a number of wooden huts and smaller tents. Field guns, also known as field pieces, are movable artillery specially designed to support front line troops.
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Medium and techniques
Salted paper print
Measurements
14.0 x 19.6 cm (image)
57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)
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Alternative title(s)
Field Piece
