Balaklava, looking Seawards by Roger Fenton

Balaklava, looking Seawards 1855

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16_19th-century

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natural tone

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organic shape

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war

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england

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watercolour illustration

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"Balaklava, looking Seawards" is a photographic print by Roger Fenton, taken in 1855. The image depicts the Crimean town of Balaklava, with its white-washed houses and rocky hills, overlooking a bustling harbor filled with ships. The photograph, now part of The Art Institute of Chicago's collection, was made during the Crimean War, providing a glimpse into the life and landscape of this important port city. Fenton, a pioneer of war photography, aimed to capture the reality of war through his images.

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