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Roger Fenton (1819-69)

Maréchal Pélissier, Duke of Malakoff (1794-1864) Jun 1855

Albumen print | 18.7 x 14.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2500326

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Photograph of Maréchal Pélissier standing facing partly right on a set of stone steps. He is wearing military uniform and a feathered bicorn hat and is holding a stick in his right hand. There is an open doorway behind him. Maréchal Pélissier commanded the French troops during the Siege of Sevastopol and was made Marshal of France shortly after. He later became the Governor General of Algeria.
  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    Maréchal Aimable-Jean-Jacques Pélissier, Duke of Malakoff (1794-1864)
  • 18.7 x 14.2 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Genl Pelissier

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
    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)