Captain Arthur John Layard (1819-1855) 1855

Albumen print | 14.4 x 14.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2500352

Roger Fenton (1819-69)

Captain Layard 1855

Description

Photograph of Captain Layard standing beside a horse, both facing left. He is wearing military uniform and holding the reins in his right hand and a sword in his left. There is a tent behind him to the left. Captain Layard was aide-de-camp to General Pennefather during the Crimean War and died of disease in 1855.
People involved

Creator(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Captain Arthur John Layard (1819-1855)

Search the collection Army-GB
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

14.4 x 14.9 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
Agriculture and related techniques
Animal husbandry
Horses
Social sciences
Military affairs
Wars, Campaigns & Battles
Wars
Wars of the nineteenth century
Crimean War (1853-1856)
References

Alternative title(s)

Captain Layard