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John Arbuthnot Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher of Kilverstone (1841-1920) c.1882
Albumen print | 12.0 x 9.2 cm (image) (image) | RCIN 2501466
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Photograph of John Arbuthnot Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher of Kilverstone. He is wearing naval uniform with a row of medals. He is holding a sword in his left hand and has a bicorne hat tucked under his left arm. The corner of an upholstered chair is just visible to the left and there is a small chest to the right.
John Arbuthnot Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher of Kilverstone had a distinguished naval career and was First Sea Lord between 1904-1910 and 1914-15.
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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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
12.0 x 9.2 cm (image) (image)
29.0 x 22.6 cm (page dimensions)
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Alternative title(s)
Capt. J. Fisher, CB.