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Roger Fenton (1819-69)

Sir George Brown (1790-1865) 1855

Albumen print | 16.9 x 12.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2500230

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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
  • 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

  • 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)