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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)

General George Buller (1802-1884)

1855

Albumen print | 17.5 x 15.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2500248

Photograph of General Buller mounted on a horse facing left. He is wearing military uniform and a bicorn hat. Behind him is open land with two figures standing to the left. General Buller served during the Crimean War and was severely wounded during the battle of Inkerman.

  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Major General Sir George Buller (1802-84)
    Army-GB

  • 17.5 x 15.2 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • General Buller

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Side arms (weapons)
              • Swords
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Horses
    • 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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