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ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

Sir Richard England (1793-1883)

1855

Salted paper print | 17.7 x 14.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2506571

Photograph of Sir Richard England seated in front of a tent facing slightly to the right. He is wearing a peaked hat and holds his sword on his lap. Sir Richard England served as a General during the Crimean War, and was the last of the original generals to leave the Crimea.

  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Sir Richard England (1793-1883)
    Army-GB-Generals
    Army-GB

  • 17.7 x 14.5 cm (image)

    37.4 x 31.3 cm (page dimensions)

  • Lieut. Genl. Sir Richard England K.C.B

  • 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)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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