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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 James Bucknall Estcourt (1802-1855)

1855

Albumen print | 18.7 x 14.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2500240

Photograph of General Estcourt standing facing left with his right arm resting on a stone wall. He is wearing military uniform and has a sword tied to his belt.

General Estcourt was a chief staff officer during the Crimean War and died of cholera in the Crimea. He was a close friend of Lord Raglan, the commander of the British troops during the Crimean War.

Photograph cropped on left edge. Fenton exhibition catalogue (1855) no. 183.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 18.7 x 14.5 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • General Estcourt

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Side arms (weapons)
              • Swords
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)