ROGER FENTON Crimea 11th Hussars first war photos
Related Photography
More Items in Photography
View MoreRecommended Art
View MoreItem Details
Description
ROGER FENTON Lieutenant Yates, 11th Hussars, April 5TH, 1855 7x6.125" 1856 Salt Print ASG # RF2/1042 on original 23.5x17.5" album page with printed information title ink verso
Beautiful richly toned salt print of Lt. Yates with his horse and footman.
Roger Fenton (1819-1869) celebrated in the History of Photography for work made as one of the first war photographers, photographing the English in Crimean War March 8 to June 26, 1855, against the Russians. He was a founder and first Secretary of the great British Royal Photographic Society. Besides scenic his architectural views are highly regarded. He had a short photographic career from 1852-1862 then sold his negatives and prints to Francis Frith. Credit Luminous Lint
Beautiful richly toned salt print of Lt. Yates with his horse and footman.
Roger Fenton (1819-1869) celebrated in the History of Photography for work made as one of the first war photographers, photographing the English in Crimean War March 8 to June 26, 1855, against the Russians. He was a founder and first Secretary of the great British Royal Photographic Society. Besides scenic his architectural views are highly regarded. He had a short photographic career from 1852-1862 then sold his negatives and prints to Francis Frith. Credit Luminous Lint
Condition
Excellent. Rich tones 9-10 on a scale of 10, crack in negative shows in print, minor wear, mount has discoloration light foxing edges of mount page
Buyer's Premium
- 25% up to $100,000.00
- 20% up to $1,000,000.00
- 18% above $1,000,000.00
ROGER FENTON Crimea 11th Hussars first war photos
Estimate $1,400 - $3,500
3 bidders are watching this item.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Tucson, Arizona, us$40 shipping in the US
Local Pickup Available
Payment
Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers
TOP