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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)

Lieutenant-General John Burgoyne (1782-1871)

1855

Salted paper print | 24.3 x 18.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2500555

Photograph of Lieutenant-General Burgoyne sitting on a chair facing slightly left. His right arm is draped over the back of the chair and he is holding a sword in his left hand. He is wearing military uniform and there is a patterned carpet on the floor. Lieutenant-General Burgoyne was the Inspector-General of Fortifications during the Crimean War. He later became the Commander of the Tower of London.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 24.3 x 18.1 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Lieut Genl Sir John Burgoyne GCB

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