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Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion

ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

General Buret and other French Artillery officers

1855

Albumen print | 16.7 x 15.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2500433

Photograph of General Buret and other French Artillery officers. The men are standing in a row with General Buret second from the right wearing a bicorn hat. All are wearing military uniform and carry swords. There is open ground behind them.
  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Army-France
    Buret, General (fl.1855)
    Army-France-Artillery
  • 16.7 x 15.8 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Genl Buret French Artillery Officers

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Side arms (weapons)
              • Swords
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Plastic arts
        • Numismatics
          • Medals
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs