Sir Henry William Barnard (1799-1857) Apr 1855

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

Roger Fenton (1819-69)

General Barnard Apr 1855

Description

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.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Roger Fenton (1819-69)
(photographer)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Sir Henry William Barnard (1799-1857)

Search the collection Army-GB
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

20.5 x 15.2 cm (image)

57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
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)
References

Alternative title(s)

General Barnard