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John Burke (1843-1900)
Kabul River 1878-9
Albumen print | 11.2 x 29.1 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2501378
John Burke (1843-1900)
Kabul River 1878-9
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Photograph of the Kabul River. The photograph shows a vast expanse of water with pebble spits. Mountains extend into the distance. The photographer John Burke travelled with the Peshawar Valley Field Force during the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-80), one of a series of conflicts between Britian and Russia over control of Afghanistan. His images from the war capture landscapes, key strategic sites and people involved in the conflict.
Provenance
From the collection of King Edward VII when Prince of Wales
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
11.2 x 29.1 cm (image) (image)
29.7 x 42.6 cm (page dimensions)
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