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ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

General James Simpson (1792-1868)

1855

Albumen print | 18.5 x 15.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2500231

Photograph of General Simpson standing facing slightly to the right with his left arm resting on a stone wall and his right on his hip. He is wearing a long coat and peaked cap and there is a building behind him. The photograph appears to have been cropped on the right edge.

General Simpson commanded the British troops during the Crimean War after the death of Lord Raglan.
- Fenton exhibition catalogue (1855) no. 268

  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 18.5 x 15.1 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • General Simpson

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • 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)
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