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ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

Captain Lilley

1855

Salted paper print | 14.8 x 15.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2500292

Photograph of Captain Lilley mounted on a horse in a courtyard facing right. He is wearing military uniform and is holding the reins with his left hand. There is a wheelbarrow behind him and a pile of wood to the left. Captain Lilley served during the Crimean War with the Royal Artillery.

  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Lilley, J., Royal Artlliery (fl.1855)
    Army-GB-Artillery-Royal Artillery

  • 14.8 x 15.9 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Captain Liley RA

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Horses
            • Ponies
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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