Record of historical events
Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion
MAYER (ACTIVE 1855)
Marshal Armand-Jacques Leroy de Saint Arnaud (1798-1854)
1854Albumen print | 20.7 x 16.0 cm (image, oval) | RCIN 2500001
Photograph of Marshal Armand-Jacques Leroy de Saint Arnaud. He is standing facing slightly to the right wearing military uniform with insignia. His right arm is raised to his chest and he is holding a sword in his left hand. There is a table beside him to the right and the photograph has been signed by the photographer to the left.
Marshal Armand-Jacques Leroy de Saint Arnaud commanded the French troops during the Crimean War and died at sea shortly after commanding the Battle of Alma.
Marshal Armand-Jacques Leroy de Saint Arnaud commanded the French troops during the Crimean War and died at sea shortly after commanding the Battle of Alma.
Creator(s)
Mayer (active 1855) (photographer)
20.7 x 16.0 cm (image, oval)
29.6 x 23.1 cm (page dimensions)
Mareschal Armand Jacques Leroy St. Arnaud, c.1854 [in Crimean Officers' Portraits, 1854 - 1856]
Acquired by Queen Victoria
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
- Social sciences
