Victoria and Albert collected works documenting political and military events
Roger Fenton (1819-69)
General Scarlett and Colonel Low Apr 1855
Salted paper print | 17.5 x 15.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2506578
Photograph of General Scarlett (1799-1871) mounted on a horse facing left with Colonel Alexander Low (1817-1904, Captain at the time) standing in front of him. General Scarlett is wearing military uniform and Colonel Low wears a French jacket as not on duty. A row of tents can be seen behind them.
General Scarlett was celebrated for his actions during the Battle of Balaclava and later commanded the British cavalry in the Crimea.
General Scarlett was celebrated for his actions during the Battle of Balaclava and later commanded the British cavalry in the Crimea.
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Creator(s)
View person pageRoger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Sir James Yorke Scarlett (1799-1871)General Alexander Low (1817-1904)Army-GB-Cavalry-4th (The Queen's Own Light) Dragoons (1848-1861) -
17.5 x 15.5 cm (image)
37.4 x 31.3 cm (page dimensions)
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Lieut. Genl. The Honble Sir J.Y Scarlett K.C.B
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Social sciences
- Military affairs
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- Wars
- Wars of the nineteenth century
- Crimean War (1853-1856)
- Wars of the nineteenth century
- Wars
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- Military affairs
- visual works
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