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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)

Major Frederick Edward Chapman (1815-1893)

1855

Albumen print | 16.8 x 14.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2500323

Photograph of Major Chapman standing to the right of a horse with his right hand holding the harness. He is wearing military uniform and holds a sword in his left hand. There is a wooden building behind him.

Major Chapman served with the Royal Engineers during the Crimean War.

Caption in pencil on the mount in a 19th century hand reads 'Major Chapman RE'. In the Library of Congress collection, the identification is given as 'Lieutenant-Colonel Chapman, CB, Royal Engineers'.
  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Major Frederick Edward Chapman (1815-1893)
    Army-GB-Royal Engineers
  • 16.8 x 14.9 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Major Chapman RE

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Horses
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Side arms (weapons)
              • Swords
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Buildings
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs