Cemetery, Cathcart's Hill 1855

Roger Fenton's "Cemetery, Cathcart's Hill" (1855) is a haunting photograph of a battlefield cemetery in the Crimean War. The image captures the stark reality of war, with the simple white headstones marking the graves of fallen soldiers, juxtaposed with the figures of soldiers on horseback. The image highlights the somber mood of the scene with the muted tones of the landscape and the hazy atmosphere, giving a sense of loss and quiet contemplation. This photograph is one of the iconic images of war photography, capturing the tragedy of war and its lasting impact.