Sir John Campbell and his aide-de-camp Captain Hume Apr 1855

Salted paper print | 18.2 x 15.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2506575

Roger Fenton (1819-69)

Description

Photograph of Sir John Campbell (1807-1855) and his aide-de-camp Captain Hume (1825-1891) beside the entrance of a tent. Sir Campbell stands to the left with Captain Hume sitting beside him holding a telescope. Sir Campbell was a senior military figure during the Crimean War who died during the Battle of the Great Redan.
People involved

Creator(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Major-General Sir John Campbell of Ava, 2nd Baronet (1807-55)

Search the collection Hume, Gustavus, Sir, Major, Kt. (1825-1891)

Search the collection Army-GB
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Salted paper print

salted paper print

Measurements

18.2 x 15.4 cm (image)

37.4 x 31.3 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Social sciences
Military affairs
Wars, Campaigns & Battles
Wars
Wars of the nineteenth century
Crimean War (1853-1856)
References

Alternative title(s)

CAPTAIN HUME, A.D.C / Lieut. Genl. Sir John Campbell

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