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 Simpson (1792-1868)
1855Albumen 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
General Simpson commanded the British troops during the Crimean War after the death of Lord Raglan.
- Fenton exhibition catalogue (1855) no. 268
Creator(s)
View person pageRoger 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
- Uniforms
- Costume
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Social sciences
- Military affairs
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- Wars
- Wars of the nineteenth century
- Crimean War (1853-1856)
- Wars of the nineteenth century
- Wars
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- Military affairs
- Science, Medicine and Technology
