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ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

Mr Angel

1855

Albumen print | 18.4 x 15.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2500305

Photograph of Mr Angel mounted on a horse facing right with his head turned towards the camera. He is wearing a long coat and peaked hat and holds the reins and a riding crop in his hands. There is open land behind him. Mr Angel held the position of Postmaster during the Crimean War.

  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Thomas Angell (active 1855)

  • 18.4 x 15.8 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Mr Angell Postmaster mounted

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