The Valley of the Tchernaya May 1855

Albumen print | 19.2 x 24.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2500471

Roger Fenton (1819-69)

Valley of Inkermann with Tchneraya May 1855

Description

Photograph of the Tchernaya River and the surrounding valley. The photograph shows the river running through the valley and is taken from a high vantage point. The Battle of the Tchernaya was fought on the banks of the river in August 1855, during the Crimean War.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Roger Fenton (1819-69)
(photographer)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

19.2 x 24.8 cm (image)

57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Ukraine
Crimea
Sevastopol [Crimea]
Inkerman
Tchernaya
Social sciences
Military affairs
Wars, Campaigns & Battles
Wars
Wars of the nineteenth century
Crimean War (1853-1856)
References

Alternative title(s)

Valley of Inkermann with Tchneraya