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 | 18.5 x 14.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2500033
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.
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)18.5 x 14.6 cm (image)
29.6 x 23.1 cm (page dimensions)
Marshal Aimable Jean Jacques Pelissier, late Duke of Malakoff, Commander-in-Chief of French forces in the Crimea, 1855
- Acquired by Queen Victoria, 1855
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
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Social sciences
