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Record of historical events

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

ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

General John Lysaght Pennefather (1800-1872)

Apr 1855

Albumen print | 16.3 x 14.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2500235

Photograph of General Pennefather seated in a tent facing slightly left with his arms folded. Behind him to the left is a desk on which paperwork and an inkwell can be seen.

During the Crimean War General Pennefather was responsible for the dramatic allied victory at the Battle of Inkerman.

This photograph is not in the Library of Congress collection.
  • Creator(s)

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    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

  • 16.3 x 14.2 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • General Pennefather

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