Yakov Khalip

Russian, 1908 - 1980

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This is a black and white photograph of a military artillery gun with the sky in the background.
Yakov Khalip, The Watch, The Baltic Fleet, 1937, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2001.67.115

The Watch, The Baltic Fleet

Yakov Khalip · 1937 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2001.67.115

The image shows a ship's large artillery cannon with another ship in the background. The photograph features the barrel of a naval gun in the foreground, angled towards the viewer. In the background, there is a battleship on calm waters. The composition juxtaposes the size of the artillery with the distant ship, emphasizing the military context. The image may have been taken during naval exercises or operations.
Yakov Khalip, Large-Bore Cannon, The Baltic Fleet, 1937, gelatin silver print, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2001.67.114

Large-Bore Cannon, The Baltic Fleet

Yakov Khalip · 1937 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2001.67.114