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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 | 19.0 x 14.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2500234

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

  • 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