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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 Henry Hugh Clifford (1826-1883)

1855

Albumen print | 17.4 x 15.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2500274

Photograph of Captain Clifford mounted on a horse facing left with open land around him. He is wearing military uniform and has a sword attached to his belt. A horse can be seen in the distance to the left.

Captain Clifford served during the Crimean War and was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Battle of Inkerman.

Fenton exhibition catalogue (1855) no. 227.
  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Henry Hugh Clifford (1826-83)
    Army-GB-Infantry-Rifle Brigade, 1st Bn
  • 17.4 x 15.8 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Honble Capt Clifford

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
        • Travel Goods
          • Tents
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Side arms (weapons)
              • Swords
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Horses
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs