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ROGER FENTON (1819-69)
Lieutenant Godman and a servant
1855Albumen print | 18.1 x 15.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2500424
Photograph of Lieutenant Godman of the 5th Dragoons standing in front of his horse, facing left but with his body turned towards the camera. He is wearing military uniform and a helmet and has a sword by his side. The horse is laden with supplies and a servant stands to the left by its head. There is open land and a hillside behind.
The 5th Dragoon Guards served during the Crimean War and fought in the Battle of Balaklava.
Creator(s)
Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Lieutenant Richard Temple GodmanArmy-GB-Cavalry-5th (Princess Charlotte of Wales's) Dragoon Guards (1846-1920)Army-GB-Cavalry Regiments18.1 x 15.3 cm (image)
57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)
Captain Godman & servant 5th Dragoons
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Costume
- Uniforms
- Military uniforms
- Uniforms
- Costume
- Clothing
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Animal husbandry
- Horses
- Animal husbandry
- 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
