Roger Fenton

iBase ID

265919

Reference identifier

NLA20140912012

Title

Roger Fenton

Place

Crimea, 1855

General notes

War Photographer in light-hearted mode, dressed as a Zouave in the Crimea.

At the instigation of Prince Albert, who admired his work, Roger Fenton (28 March 1819 - 8 August 1869) was commission to visit the Crimea and become the first war photographer in 1855. Despite contracting cholera and suffering several injuries, he was able to take over 300 photos using large glass plates and a "studio" camera. This album features 60. Its full title is " Photographs of the seat of war in the Crimea. The series of views, groups, and portraits, was taken by Mr. Fenton during the spring and summer of 1855, and is intended to illustrate faithfully the scenery of the camps; to display prominent incidents of military life, as well as to perpetuate the portaits of those distinguished officers, who have taken part in the memorable siege of Sebastopol."

Medium

Illustration

Colour

Monochrome

Original image size

13.17 x 8.28

Year of image

c1855

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Subjects

HISTORY > Nineteenth Century

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