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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

'John Macdonald. The Prince's Jager'

8 - 8 Feb 1854

Albumen print | 17.9 x 15.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2905992

Photograph of a full length portrait of the Jager John Macdonald, kneeling on the ground, facing the camera front on. He holds a dead bird in his right hand and supports himself on a rifle, which he in with his left hand. There are an array of dead animals positioned in front of him.

  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    John MacDonald (d. 1860)

  • 17.9 x 15.7 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Firearms
              • Rifles
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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