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

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General Edmond Charles de Martimprey (1808-83)

1854-6

Albumen print | 21.0 x 16.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2500038

Photograph of General Edmond Charles de Martimprey standing facing slightly to the right. He is wearing military uniform with epaulets and medals which include the Legion of Honour. His hat is tucked under his left arm and he is holding a pair of gloves in his left hand.

General Edmond Charles de Martimprey was a French soldier who served for eighteen years in Algeria before fighting in the Crimean War.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 21.0 x 16.9 cm (image)

    29.6 x 23.1 cm (page dimensions)

  • General Edmund Charles de Martinprey, K.C.B., Chief of Staff of the Army, c.1856 [in Crimean Officers' Portraits, 1854 - 1856]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Generals
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Plastic arts
        • Numismatics
          • Medals
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