Roger Fenton Collection

Rievaulx Abbey, the High Altar, 1854. Creator: Roger Fenton
Rievaulx Abbey, the High Altar, 1854

Colonel Shadforth & 57th Regiment Roger Fenton
Colonel Shadforth & the 57th Regiment; Roger Fenton (English, 1819 - 1869); 1855; published March 25, 1856; Salted paper print; 16.8 × 25.1 cm (6 5, 8 × 9 7, 8 in.)

Portrait of James Simpson
863897 Portrait of James Simpson; (add.info.: James Simpson (1792-1868) British soldier; Chief of Staff in the Crimea in 1854 during the Crimean (Russo-Turkish War of 1853-1856)

Head Of Harbour, Balaklava, Printed 1856. Creator: Roger Fenton
Head Of Harbour, Balaklava, Printed 1856

Lieut. General Sir Harry Jones, K.Circab. Printed 1856 (11-1). Creator: Roger Fenton
Lieut. General Sir Harry Jones, K.Circab. Printed 1856 (11-1)

Zouave 2nd Division, published 1856. Creator: Roger Fenton
Zouave 2nd Division, published 1856. Self-portrait in collaboration with Marcus Sparling

Officers of the 4th Light Dragoons, published 1856. Creator: Roger Fenton
Officers of the 4th Light Dragoons, published 1856

Untitled (Gentleman In Eastern Costume With Nubian Model), 1858. Creator: Roger Fenton
Untitled (Gentleman In Eastern Costume With Nubian Model), 1858

Kadikoi, From Camp Of Horse Artillery (image 2 of 2), Printed 1856 (2-29). Creator: Roger Fenton
Kadikoi, From Camp Of Horse Artillery (image 2 of 2), Printed 1856 (2-29)

Omar Pacha, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Omar Pacha, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, plate 31 from the album "photographs taken in the crimea" (1856). (Colorised black and white print)

Zouaves, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Zouaves, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, plate 21 from the album " photographs taken in the crimea" (1856)

View of the Ribble, Yorkshire, c. 1860, printed c. 1870. Creator: Roger Fenton
View of the Ribble, Yorkshire, c. 1860, printed c. 1870. A work made of albumen print

Thomas Graham Russell (1748-1843), General, Taken at the Crimea, 1855. A work made of thinly albumenized print

The Town of Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
The Town of Balaklava, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

The Russian Church & Town of Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
The Russian Church & Town of Balaklava, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, plate 24 from the album " photographs taken in the crimea" (1856)

The Railway Yard, Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
The Railway Yard, Balaklava, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

The Railway Street at Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
The Railway Street at Balaklava, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

The Old Post Office, Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
The Old Post Office, Balaklava, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

The Genoese Castle, Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
The Genoese Castle, Balaklava, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, plate 12 from the album " photographs taken in the crimea" (1856)

The French Redoubt at Inkermann, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
The French Redoubt at Inkermann, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, plate 3 from the album " photographs taken in the crimea" (1856)

The British Headquarters, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
The British Headquarters, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

The British Head Quarters, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
The British Head Quarters, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, plate 23 from the album " photographs taken in the crimea" (1856)

Sir Jno Fox Burgoyne (1782-1871), Field Marshal, Taken at the Crimea, 1855. A work made of thinly albumenized print

Sir John Miller Adye (1819-1900), General; taken at the Crimea, 1855. A work made of thinly albumenized print

Sir J. Montagu Steele (1820-1890), Military Secretary, Crimea, 1855. A work made of thinly albumenized print

Sir Jas. York Scarlett (1799-1880), General, led Charge of Heavy Brigade, Balaclava (left); Edward Wm. Lowe (1820-1880), General (right); Taken at the Crimea, 1855

Sir Henry William Barnard (1799-1857), General, Chief of Staff; Taken at the Crimea, 1855. A work made of thinly albumenized print

Sir Harry Jones (1791-1866), General; Chief Engineer Sebastopol, Taken on the spot, Crimea, 1855. A work made of thinly albumenized print

Sir Geo. Brown, General (1790-1865), Taken at the Crimea, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Sir Geo. Brown, General (1790-1865), Taken at the Crimea, 1855. A work made of thinly albumenized print

Sir George de Lacy Evans (1787-1870), General, Taken at the Crimea, 1855. A work made of thinly albumenized print

Sir Colin Campbell Lord Clyde (1792-1863), Field Marshal; At the Crimea, 1855. A work made of thinly albumenized print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in

Sebastopol, from the Redoubt des Anglais, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Sebastopol, from the Redoubt des Anglais, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

Sebastopol, from the Mortar Battery, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Sebastopol, from the Mortar Battery, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

Robert Brownrigg, taken at the Crimea, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Robert Brownrigg, taken at the Crimea, 1855. A work made of thinly albumenized print

Railway Sheds and Workshops, Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Railway Sheds and Workshops, Balaklava, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar, Taken on the Field, Crimea, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar, Taken on the Field, Crimea, 1855. A work made of thinly albumenized print

Quartermaster Hill, 4th Lt. Dragoons. The Horse taken immediately after the winter season. 1855. A work made of salted paper print

Plateau of Sebastopol, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Plateau of Sebastopol, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

Picquet House, Cathcarts Hill, from General Bosquets Quarters, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

Officers on the Look out at Cathcarts Hill, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Officers on the Look out at Cathcarts Hill, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

Officers on the Staff of Lieutenant General Sir Richard England, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, plate 53 from the album " photographs taken in the crimea" (1856)

Officers of the 42nd Highlanders, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Officers of the 42nd Highlanders, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, plate 17 from the album " photographs taken in the crimea" (1856)

Untitled (Admiral Frederick Augustus Maxse), 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Untitled (Admiral Frederick Augustus Maxse), 1855. A work made of salted paper print, plate 39 from the album " photographs taken in the crimea" (1856)

The Valley of the Shadow of Death, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
The Valley of the Shadow of Death, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, plate 8 from the album " photographs taken in the crimea" (1856)

The Tombs of the Generals on Cathcarts Hill, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
The Tombs of the Generals on Cathcarts Hill, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, plate 13 from the album " photographs taken in the crimea" (1856)

The Smolnoi Monastery, 1851 / 52. Creator: Roger Fenton
The Smolnoi Monastery, 1851/52. A work made of salted paper print

The Ordnance Wharf, Balaklava, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
The Ordnance Wharf, Balaklava, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

The Mamelon and Malakoff, from the Mortar Battery, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
The Mamelon and Malakoff, from the Mortar Battery, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

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Roger Fenton: Capturing History Through His Lens Step into the world of Roger Fenton, a renowned photographer whose work has left an indelible mark on history. From the tranquil beauty of Rievaulx Abbey's High Altar in 1854 to the brave soldiers of Colonel Shadforth & the 57th Regiment, Fenton's lens transports us to pivotal moments in time. In 1855, Fenton turned his attention towards documenting the Zouaves, capturing their fierce spirit and unwavering determination. The resulting images showcase their strength and courage amidst challenging circumstances. Fenton's talent extended beyond portraits as he skillfully captured landscapes that evoke a sense of serenity. One such masterpiece is "View of the Ribble, Yorkshire, " printed in 1870 but originally taken around 1860. This image transports viewers to a simpler time when nature reigned supreme. Not limited to peaceful scenes, Fenton also ventured into war zones like Crimea. In one striking portrait titled "Thomas Graham Russell (1748-1843), General, " we witness a man who embodies both wisdom and experience during this tumultuous period. Balaklava became another subject for Fenton's lens as he documented its town and landmarks with precision and artistry. From the Russian Church & Town to Railway Yard Street, each photograph tells a story about life during these turbulent times. The Old Post Office stands as a testament to resilience amidst chaos while The Genoese Castle showcases architectural grandeur against an unforgiving backdrop. These images capture not only physical structures but also emotions etched onto every stone. One cannot forget The French Redoubt at Inkermann—a powerful reminder of battles fought bravely by soldiers from different nations united by purpose. Through this photograph, Fenton immortalizes their sacrifice for generations to come, more than just a photographer; he was an observer who used his camera to freeze moments in time.