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Roger Fenton (1819-69)
Captain Ross. 57 points in the 3 periods Jul 1860
Albumen print laid down on paper | 23.8 x 24.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2935170
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Portrait of Captain Horatio Ross (1801–86), taken at the time of the inaugural meeting of the National Rifle Association, Wimbledon. The photograph shows Captain Horatio Ross kneeling and aiming a rifle in three-quarters right position. He rests his left elbow on his left knee and wears a tweed suit with cap.
Captain Horatio Ross was one of the leading sportsmen of the Victorian age, winning many awards for his shooting abilities. He was also an early and talented advocate of photography, helping to establish the Photographic Society of Scotland in 1856. Fenton, who photographed Ross several times, served in the Volunteer Rifle Corps alongside Ross.
Text adapted from Victoria & Albert: Art & Love, London, 2010Provenance
Purchased by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert between 14 July and 6 August 1860
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print laid down on paper
Measurements
23.8 x 24.9 cm (image)
68.4 x 50.6 cm (mount)
Featured in
ExhibitionVictoria & Albert: Art & Love: The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
The first exhibition to focus on Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s shared enthusiasm for art
