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Roger Fenton (1819-69)

Major Augustus Murray Cathcart (1830-1914) 1855

Albumen print | 17.4 x 15.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2500270

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Photograph of Major Cathcart mounted on a horse facing right with open land around him. He is wearing military uniform and has his head bowed slightly forward.

Major Cathcart served in the Crimean War and later became the Justice of the Peace for Yorkshire.

Fenton exhibition catalogue (1855) no. 34.
  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    Major Augustus Murray Cathcart (1830-1914)
  • 17.4 x 15.5 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Honbl Major Cathcart

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
    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
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Horses
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)