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Roger Fenton — Jas. B.B. Estcourt (1802-1855) General, Taken at the Crimea Shortly Before his Death 1802-1855
Roger Fenton

Jas. B.B. Estcourt (1802-1855) General, Taken at the Crimea Shortly Before his Death 1802-1855

1855

Poignantly captured shortly before his death from disease, General Estcourt's portrait serves as both historical document and memorial, illustrating photography's emerging role in preserving final moments of significant figures.

Medium
Thinly albumenized print

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Roger Fenton, Jas. B.B. Estcourt (1802-1855) General, Taken at the Crimea Shortly Before his Death 1802-1855, 1855

Poignantly captured shortly before his death from disease, General Estcourt's portrait serves as both historical document and memorial, illustrating photography's emerging role in preserving final moments of significant figures.

Medium
Thinly albumenized print
Year
1855
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Nineteenth Century, Monochrome, Photography, Albumen Print, Documentary, Military, Photographic, Historical, Portrait, British

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