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ROGER FENTON (1819-69)
Lieutenant-General John Burgoyne (1782-1871)
1855Salted paper print | 18.6 x 14.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2506572
Photograph of Lieutenant-General Burgoyne standing facing forwards with his hands behind his back. He is wearing military uniform and there is a sword hanging from his belt. His coat covers a high table beside him to the left, and his peaked cap rests on top.
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)
Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Sir John Fox Burgoyne (1782-1871)18.6 x 14.4 cm (image)
37.4 x 31.3 cm (page dimensions)
Lieut. Genl. Sir J. Burgoyne G.C.B
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
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Science, Medicine and Technology
