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Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion

ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

Captain Charles Fay (1827-1903)

1855

Salted paper print | 19.2 x 15.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2500337

Photograph of Captain Fay leaning against a wooden door frame facing partly right. He is wearing military uniform and is resting his left hand on his hip. Behind the door frame is a tent. Captain Fay was on the staff of General Bosquet, a senior French military figure during the Crimean War.
  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Captain Charles Fay (1827-1903)
    Army-France
  • 19.2 x 15.9 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

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  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
        • Travel Goods
          • Tents
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Side arms (weapons)
              • Swords
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Plastic arts
        • Numismatics
          • Medals
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs