Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion
ROGER FENTON (1819-69)
Maréchal Pélissier, Duke of Malakoff (1794-1864)
Jun 1855Albumen print | 17.9 x 15.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2500327
Photograph of Maréchal Pélissier mounted on a horse facing left. He is wearing military uniform and has a sword attached to his belt. Behind him there is a building with an open doorway and a small set of stone steps. A man stands to the right of the doorway.
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)17.9 x 15.5 cm (image)
57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)
Genl Pelissier
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Costume
- Uniforms
- Military uniforms
- Uniforms
- Costume
- Clothing
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Animal husbandry
- Horses
- Animal husbandry
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Buildings
- Architecture
- 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
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Science, Medicine and Technology
