Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion
ROGER FENTON (1819-69)
Quartermaster John Hill
1855Albumen print | 17.8 x 16.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2500319
Photograph of Quartermaster Hill mounted on a large horse facing left with his head turned away from the camera. He is wearing military uniform and has a sword attached to his saddle. Wooden buildings can be seen behind.
Quartermaster Hill served with the 4th Light Dragoons during the Crimean War.
Creator(s)
Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Army-GB-Cavalry RegimentsHill, John, Quarter Master (fl.1855)Army-GB-Cavalry-4th (or Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards (1810-1846)17.8 x 16.0 cm (image)
57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)
LN Hill 4th Dgns
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Costume
- Uniforms
- Military uniforms
- Uniforms
- Costume
- Clothing
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Arms (weapons)
- Side arms (weapons)
- Swords
- Side arms (weapons)
- Arms (weapons)
- Military engineering
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Buildings
- Architecture
- 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
