Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion
ROGER FENTON (1819-69)
Sir George Brown (1790-1865)
1855Albumen print | 16.9 x 12.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2500230
Photograph of Sir George Brown seated facing left with a wooden door behind him. He is wearing military uniform and holds his hat in his hands. The photograph appears to be cropped on the left edge.
Sir George Brown commanded the Light Division during the Crimean War and later became the Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in Ireland.
- Fenton exhibition catalogue (1855) no. 132
Sir George Brown commanded the Light Division during the Crimean War and later became the Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in Ireland.
- Fenton exhibition catalogue (1855) no. 132
Creator(s)
Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)
Subject(s)
General Sir George Brown (1790-1865)16.9 x 12.5 cm (image)
57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)
Sir George Brown
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Costume
- Uniforms
- Military uniforms
- Uniforms
- Costume
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- 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
