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Roger Fenton (1819-69)

Sir Henry William Barnard (1799-1857) Apr 1855

Albumen print | 20.5 x 15.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2500243

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Photograph of General Barnard perched on a stone block facing slightly left, with his right foot resting on a cannonball. He is wearing military uniform and holds his gloves in his left hand. There is a long sword attached to his belt. General Barnard served during the Crimean War and later died of cholera on active service in India.
  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    Sir Henry William Barnard (1799-1857)
    Army-GB
  • 20.5 x 15.2 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • General Barnard

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