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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)

Sir Colin Campbell (1792-1863)

1855

Salted paper print | 21.2 x 16.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2500548

Photograph of Sir Colin Campbell standing facing front, his left arm resting on the table beside him. He is wearing military uniform including a feathered bicorn hat and a sash with a tassel. He has a sword by his side and there is a plain backdrop behind him.

Sir Campbell commanded the Highland Brigade during the Crimean War, and organised what came to be known as the 'thin red line' at the Battle of Balaklava.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 21.2 x 16.3 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Sir Colin Campbell

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Ukraine
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)