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James Robertson (1813-88)
Village of Balaklava 1855-1856
Salted paper print | 25.2 x 28.9 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2500733
![Village of Balaclava. [Crimean War photographs by Robertson]](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/0/a/335604-1351701231.jpg?itok=CCMHuPpI "Village of Balaclava. [Crimean War photographs by Robertson]")
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Photograph of Balaklava. In the foreground to the right there is a ruined stone tower, part of the old Genoese Castle. The buildings of the town are laid out behind with the harbour to the left, filled to capacity with tall ships. The town of Balaklava was used as a base by the British during the Crimean War. Supplies arrived by ship into the small harbour and were transported by rail to troops engaged in the Siege of Sevastopol.
Provenance
From the collection of Queen Victoria
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Medium and techniques
Salted paper print
Measurements
25.2 x 28.9 cm (image) (image)
31.5 x 37.5 cm (mount)
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Alternative title(s)
Village of Balaclava. [Crimean War photographs by Robertson].
