Record of historical events
Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion
MAYER & PIERSON
General Adolphe Niel (1802-69)
1854-6Albumen print | 19.9 x 15.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2500072
Photograph of General Adolphe Niel standing facing slightly left with his right hand partly tucked into his jacket. He is wearing military uniform with epaulets, a sash and multiple items of insignia. His bicorn hat is tucked under his left arm and he is holding a sword in his left hand. The photograph is signed in the lower right corner.
General Adolphe Niel served in a number of conflicts including the Siege of Rome and the Crimean War.
General Adolphe Niel served in a number of conflicts including the Siege of Rome and the Crimean War.
Creator(s)
Mayer & Pierson (photographer)
19.9 x 15.3 cm (image)
29.6 x 23.1 cm (page dimensions)
General Adolphe Niel, Aide de Camp, to Emperor & assumed command of Engineers, May 1855 [in Crimean Officers Portraits, 1854 - 1856]
Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Costume
- Uniforms
- Military uniforms
- Uniforms
- Costume
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Social sciences
- Military affairs
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- Wars
- Wars of the nineteenth century
- Crimean War (1853-1856)
- Wars of the nineteenth century
- Wars
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- Military affairs
- Science, Medicine and Technology
