Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion
ROGER FENTON (1819-69)
General Scarlett and Colonel Low
Apr 1855Salted 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.
Creator(s)
View person pageRoger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)
17.5 x 15.5 cm (image)
37.4 x 31.3 cm (page dimensions)
Lieut. Genl. The Honble Sir J.Y Scarlett K.C.B
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
- Social sciences
