Roger Fenton (1819–1869), a prominent English photographer of the 1850s, excelled in various photographic genres like architectural photography, landscape, portraiture, still life, reportage, and tableau vivant. After initially studying law and painting, he began his photographic career in 1851. Fenton's work captured the essence of rural England, notable landmarks, and documented significant historical events like the Crimean War. He also explored Orientalist themes through posed costume pictures. His artistic prowess advanced photography as a respected art form, leading to the founding of the Photographic Society. This book includes ninety of his exemplary photographs and essays by scholars, offering a comprehensive overview of his impactful career. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Yale University Press, it is a print-on-demand edition of the original 2004 release.
