Captain Thomas 1855

Albumen print | 20.2 x 16.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2500336

Roger Fenton (1819-69)

Captain Thomas on Genl Bosquet's staff 1855

Description

Photograph of Captain Thomas seated on a rock looking left. He is wearing military uniform and there is a sword and pair of gloves on the rock beside him to the right. There is a tent to the left and open land behind him. Captain Thomas was an aide-de-camp to General Bosquet, a senior French military figure during the Crimean War.
People involved

Creator(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Captain Thomas, Aide de Campe to Mareshal Bosquet (fl.1855)

Search the collection Army-France
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

20.2 x 16.5 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
Travel Goods
Tents
Engineering & Technology
Military engineering
Arms (weapons)
Side arms (weapons)
Swords
Social sciences
Military affairs
Wars, Campaigns & Battles
Wars
Wars of the nineteenth century
Crimean War (1853-1856)
References

Alternative title(s)

Captain Thomas on Genl Bosquet's staff