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Major Gen.l Sir George Buller, K.C.B.
Roger Fenton1855, printed 1856
George Eastman Museum
Rochester, United States
Originally a barrister, Roger Fenton studied art with Gustave LeGray at the studio of Paul Delaroche in Paris. He exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1849-1851. His book --Photographs of the Crimean War, 1855-1856--consisted of tipped salt prints and was published by Thomas Agnew of Manchester. Fenton was also known for his still life and composition stereographs. In 1853, Fenton was a cofounder of the Photographic Society of London. He was also a member of the Bar and the Stock Exchange.
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- Title: Major Gen.l Sir George Buller, K.C.B.
- Creator: Roger Fenton
- Creator Lifespan: 1819 - 1869
- Creator Nationality: English
- Creator Gender: Male
- Creator Death Place: London, England
- Creator Birth Place: Lancashire, England
- Date Created: 1855, printed 1856
- Location Created: Crimea
- Physical Dimensions: w16.2 x h16.4 cm (Image)
- Type: Photograph
- Rights: Public Domain, George Eastman House Collections
- Medium: salted paper print
- Materials Extent: complete
- Inscriptions: recto (printed on mount below image): Major Gen.l Sir George Buller, K.C.B. depose No. 87 Photographed by R. Fenton. Manchester, T. Agnew & Sons, March 25, 1856. London, P&D Colnaghi & Co. Paris, Moulin, 23 Rue Richer. New York, Williams & Co. verso (rubberstamp): Eastman Historical Photographic Collection
- Credit line: Museum Purchase; ex-collection of Alden Scott Boyer
- Credit Line Source: George Eastman House
- Credit Line Extent: complete
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