Panoramic Picture of the Plains of Balaklava 1855

Albumen print | 16.4 x 24.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2500476

Roger Fenton (1819-69)

Panoramic Views of the Plains of Balaklava 1855

Description

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 2500477. The photograph shows the valley from a high vantage point, with a road curving round to the left. There is a large rock in the foreground to the right. The Battle of Balaklava was fought in this area of the Crimea.
People involved

Creator(s)

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

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

16.4 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]
Balaklava [Sevastopol]
Geography
Physiography
Plains
Hills
Social sciences
Military affairs
Wars, Campaigns & Battles
Wars
Wars of the nineteenth century
Crimean War (1853-1856)
References

Alternative title(s)

Panoramic Views of the Plains of Balaklava