Victoria and Albert collected works documenting political and military events
Roger Fenton (1819-69)
Maréchal Pélissier, Duke of Malakoff (1794-1864) Jun 1855
Albumen print | 18.8 x 14.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2500325
Photograph of Maréchal Pélissier seated with his right arm hooked over the back of the chair. He is wearing military uniform with a sash and insignia and holds a feathered hat in his left hand. There is a building 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.
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Creator(s)
Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Maréchal Aimable-Jean-Jacques Pélissier, Duke of Malakoff (1794-1864) -
18.8 x 14.2 cm (image)
57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)
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Genl Pelissier
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Costume
- Uniforms
- Military uniforms
- Uniforms
- Costume
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- 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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