Sir Charles Ash Windham (1810-1970), General; taken at the Crimea 1855

Roger Fenton's 1855 photograph, "Sir Charles Ash Windham (1810-1970), General; taken at the Crimea," showcases the British general in a formal portrait. The image, now in the Art Institute of Chicago, captures Windham seated in a chair, his hand resting on his thigh, in full military uniform. Fenton, a pioneering photographer, documented the Crimean War through his lens, capturing both the devastation of battle and the individuals involved, like General Windham, a significant figure in the conflict. This portrait, with its crisp detail and direct gaze, exemplifies Fenton's ability to blend documentary realism with a sense of authority.