Record of historical events
Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion
UNKNOWN PERSON
General Joseph Vinoy (1800-80)
1854-6Albumen print | 18.9 x 14.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2500037
Photograph of General Joseph Vinoy, seated facing slightly left. He is wearing military uniform with epaulets and several medals. His bicorn hat is on the table beside him to the left and he has a sword by his right side. There is a curtain hanging behind him to the left.
General Joseph Vinoy served in Algeria and then in the Crimean War, where he was noted for his exceptional performance at the Battle of Malakoff.
General Joseph Vinoy served in Algeria and then in the Crimean War, where he was noted for his exceptional performance at the Battle of Malakoff.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
18.9 x 14.5 cm (image)
29.6 x 23.1 cm (page dimensions)
General Joseph Vinoy, Commander of firstly a Brigade and then a Division of Eastern Army in Crimea, 1855 [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)
- Wars of the nineteenth century
- Wars
- Military affairs
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Costume
- Uniforms
- Military uniforms
- Uniforms
- Costume
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Plastic arts
- Numismatics
- Medals
- Numismatics
- Plastic arts
- Social sciences
