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 | 20.1 x 15.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2500069
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.
General Simpson commanded the British troops during the Crimean War after the death of Lord Raglan.
General Simpson commanded the British troops during the Crimean War after the death of Lord Raglan.
Creator(s)
View person pageRoger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)
20.1 x 15.5 cm (image)
29.6 x 23.1 cm (page dimensions)
General Sir James Simpson, GCB, Colonel of the 87th Regiment
- Acquired by Queen Victoria
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
