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Roger Fenton (1819-69)

General John Lysaght Pennefather (1800-1872) Apr 1855

Albumen print | 19.0 x 14.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2500234

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Photograph of General Pennefather seated on a rock facing slightly left with his arms and legs crossed. His hat lies beside him on a rock to the left.

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)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    Major General Sir John Lysaght Pennefather (1800-72)
    Army-GB
  • 19.0 x 14.9 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • General Pennefather

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
    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)