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Roger Fenton (1819-69)

Sir George Brown (1790-1865) 1855

Albumen print | 18.8 x 15.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2500232

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Photograph of Sir George Brown seated facing left with his head turned towards the camera. He is wearing military uniform and holds his hat in his hands. There is a wooden door behind him.

Sir George Brown commanded the Light Division during the Crimean War and later became the Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in Ireland.

There is no equivalent print in the Library of Congress collection.
  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    General Sir George Brown (1790-1865)
  • 18.8 x 15.3 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Sir George Brown

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