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ROGER FENTON (1819-69)
Omar Pasha (1806-71)
1855Albumen print | 18.5 x 15.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2500017
Photograph of Omar Pacha seated on a chair by a doorway facing partly right. He is wearing ornate military uniform and a cap. A sword is resting between his legs.
Omar Pacha was originally an Austrian subject, born in Croatia. He converted to Islam and went to Turkey where he entered the regular army. He served with distinction in campaigns in Syria, Albania, Kurdistan and the Balkans, and commanded the Turkish forces during the Crimean War. The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, met Omar Pasha during a tour of the Near East. He wrote to his mother Queen Victoria from Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) on 4 April 1869, telling her that 'I made the acquaintance of Omar Pasha... & he is very agreeable to talk to - & is a very fine looking old man.'
Omar Pacha was originally an Austrian subject, born in Croatia. He converted to Islam and went to Turkey where he entered the regular army. He served with distinction in campaigns in Syria, Albania, Kurdistan and the Balkans, and commanded the Turkish forces during the Crimean War. The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, met Omar Pasha during a tour of the Near East. He wrote to his mother Queen Victoria from Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) on 4 April 1869, telling her that 'I made the acquaintance of Omar Pasha... & he is very agreeable to talk to - & is a very fine looking old man.'
Creator(s)
Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Omar Pacha (1806-71)Army-Turkey18.5 x 15.1 cm (image)
29.6 x 23.1 cm (page dimensions)
Omar Pasha, 1855
- 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
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Costume
- Uniforms
- Military uniforms
- Uniforms
- Costume
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Social sciences
