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 Louis Jules Trochu (1815-96)
1854-6Albumen print | 20.3 x 15.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2500036
Photograph of General Louis Jules Trochu standing with his right hand on his hip and his head turned slightly to the left. He is wearing military uniform with epaulets, long leather boots and insignia. He is holding a cap in his right hand and a sword in his left.
General Louis Jules Trochu started his military career in Algeria before serving in the Crimean War. He went on to have a distinguished military and political career.
General Louis Jules Trochu started his military career in Algeria before serving in the Crimean War. He went on to have a distinguished military and political career.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
20.3 x 15.7 cm (image)
29.6 x 23.1 cm (page dimensions)
General Louis Joseph Trochu, Commander of Brigade of Light Infantry, c.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
