by Roger Fenton
Digital image courtesy of the Getty’s Open Content Program
Question
How does Roger Fenton use visual composition in Valley of the Shadow of Death to depict the loss of war?
(1 point)
Responses
Cannonballs in a barren landscape celebrate the glory of battle.
Cannonballs are a reminder of a victorious battle.
Cannonballs in the barren landscape are a symbol of war.
Cannonballs in a barren landscape hint at the missing dead
1 answer
The best response to how Roger Fenton uses visual composition in "Valley of the Shadow of Death" to depict the loss of war is:
Cannonballs in a barren landscape hint at the missing dead.
This response captures the somber and poignant nature of the scene, as the cannonballs symbolize the presence of war and its consequences, including loss and absence.
