Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion
ROGER FENTON (1819-69)
General William John Codrington (1804-1884)
1855Salted paper print | 16.7 x 15.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2506567
Photograph of General Codrington seated on a metal chair facing right. He wears a long coat and peaked hat and there is a tent behind him.
General Codrington commanded the British troops during the last part of the Crimean War and later became the Governor of Gibraltar.
Creator(s)
Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)
Subject(s)
General Sir William John Codrington (1804-84)Army-GB16.7 x 15.3 cm (image)
37.4 x 31.1 cm (page dimensions)
Lieut. Genl. Sir W. J Codrington K.C.B.
Subject(s)
- 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
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Travel Goods
- Tents
- Travel Goods
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Social sciences
