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The Residency, Taken from the Redan Battery, by Felice A. Beato, 1858

The Residency, Taken from the Redan Battery

Felice A. Beato

1858

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

The Residency, Taken from the Redan Battery is a 1858 by Felice A. Beato, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Felice A. Beato
When & what style?
1858 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This photo shows a ruined building with crumbling walls and broken arches. A tall tower stands in the center, missing parts of its top. The ground is rocky and uneven, with a person walking near the ruins and another lying down. The whole scene looks old and abandoned. This was likely taken after a battle or conflict, showing the damage left behind. The photo style is black and white, giving it a faded, historical feel. Next, check out the work of Felice A. Beato (British, 1830–1906) to see more photos like this.

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Felice A. Beato

Felice A. Beato and Felice Antonio Beato are collective signatures used by the brothers Felice Beato and Antonio Beato, who were both pioneering photographers in the 19th century. They were noted for their depictions of…

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