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ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

General Bosquet giving orders to his staff

1855

Albumen print | 15.8 x 15.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2500430

Photograph of General Bosquet (1810-1861) giving orders to his staff. He stands at the centre of the group pointing left with his right hand. Two soldiers stand on either side of him. All are wearing military uniform and carry swords. A cloth wall and a pole can be seen behind. General Bosquet was a senior French military figure during the Crimean War and was involved in the Siege of Sevastopol and the Battle of Inkerman.

  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Pierre François Joseph Bosquet, General (1810-61)

  • 15.8 x 15.5 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Genl Bosquet & staff

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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