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Down the Ribble near Ribchester

Photograph
ca. 1858 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Monotone photograph mounted on paper then in card depicting a river scene. In the centre left of the image is a figure standing holding a fishing rod and net, with a dog sitting further to the left of the image.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleDown the Ribble near Ribchester (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Photograph by Roger Fenton, 'Down the Ribble near Ribchester', albumen print, ca. 1858
Physical description
Monotone photograph mounted on paper then in card depicting a river scene. In the centre left of the image is a figure standing holding a fishing rod and net, with a dog sitting further to the left of the image.
Dimensions
  • Mount width: 749mm
  • Mount height: 543mm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Down the Ribble near Ribchester' (Handwritten in pencil on paper under image)
  • 'Photographed by R. Fenton' (Printed in ink under image.)
Credit line
The Royal Photographic Society Collection at the V&A, acquired with the generous assistance of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Art Fund.
Other numbers
  • 2972 - RPS identifier - inventory no.
  • 2003-5001_2_20153 - Science Museum Group accession number
Collection
Accession number
RPS.3342-2018

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Record createdAugust 31, 2018
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