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Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion

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Marie Edmé Patrice Maurice de Mac-Mahon, Duc de Magenta (1808-93)  

1854-6

Salted paper print | 21.2 x 15.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2500120

Photograph of Marie Edmé Patrice Maurice de Mac-Mahon, Duc de Magenta standing facing slightly right. He is wearing military uniform with epaulets, a sash and insignia. There is a hat under his left arm and he is holding a pair of gloves in his right hand.

Marie Edmé Patrice Maurice de Mac-Mahon, Duc de Magenta was a French military leader and politician who served as Marshal of France in 1859, and as President of the Third Republic from 1873-79. He fought in numerous campaigns including the Battle of Malakoff during the Crimean War.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 21.2 x 15.0 cm (image)

    29.6 x 23.1 cm (page dimensions)

  • General Compte Marie Edme Patrice Maurice MacMahon, Commander of 1st Division of Infantry, 2nd Corps, c.1855 [in Crimean Officers Portraits, 1854 - 1856]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
              • Military uniforms
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Plastic arts
        • Numismatics
          • Medals
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)