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Record of historical events

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

ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

General Codrington & Horse

1855

Albumen print | 16.7 x 15.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2500246

Photograph of General Codrington standing facing right with a horse beside him. Behind him is an area of open land.

General Codrington commanded the British troops during the last part of the Crimean War and later became the Governor of Gibraltar.

Fenton exhibition catalogue (1855) no. 73.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 16.7 x 15.5 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • General William John Codrington (1804-1884)

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Horses
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)