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Commander Wyatt Rawson (1853-82) c.1882
Albumen print | 8.0 x 5.0 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2501462
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Bust-length photograph of Commander Wyatt Rawson. He is turned to the left and is wearing a suit.
Commander Wyatt Rawson was a naval aide-de-camp during the Anglo-Egyptian War. He was killed at the Battle of Tel-el-Kebir.
This photograph comes from an album from Queen Victoria’s collection titled 'AFGHANISTAN AND EGYPT PORTRAITS 1879 AND 1882' (RCIN 2501413). The album contains photographs of British soldiers who served in the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-80) and Anglo-Egyptian War (1882).
Provenance
From the collection of Queen Victoria
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Creator(s)
(photographer)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
8.0 x 5.0 cm (image) (image)
29.0 x 22.6 cm (page dimensions)
Alternative title(s)
Commander Wyatt Rawson, NAVAL A.D.C, Mortally Wounded at Tel-El-Kebir.
