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Record of historical events

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 1855

Albumen print | 19.6 x 15.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2500032

Photograph of Maréchal Pélissier seated facing slightly right with his right arm hooked over the back of the chair. He is wearing military uniform with a sash and insignia. 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.
  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Maréchal Aimable-Jean-Jacques Pélissier, Duke of Malakoff (1794-1864)
  • 19.6 x 15.4 cm (image)

    29.6 x 23.1 cm (page dimensions)

  • Marshal Aimable Jean Jacques Pelissier, Duke of Malakoff, Commander-in-Chief of Army in Crimea from 16 May 1855

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs