Untitled (Admiral Frederick Augustus Maxse) 1855

"Untitled (Admiral Frederick Augustus Maxse)" is a salted paper print from 1855 by Roger Fenton, a British photographer who is known for his war photography, particularly his images from the Crimean War. This photograph depicts Admiral Maxse, a prominent figure in the British Navy during the Crimean War. The portrait captures Maxse in a contemplative pose, seated on a rock, with a distant landscape behind him. The sharp detail and clear composition of the image are characteristic of Fenton’s work, demonstrating the technical advancements in photography during this period. This work is part of the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.