Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion
UNKNOWN PERSON
Sir William Fenwick Williams (1800-83)
c.1854-6Salted paper print | 22.3 x 17.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2500093
Photograph of Sir William Fenwick Williams seated facing slightly left. He is wearing a military coat and is holding a sword in his left hand. The negative has been touched up in some areas.
Sir William Fenwick Williams commanded the Turkish troops at the defence of the town of Kars during the Crimean War. His leadership during the siege was rewarded with a Baronetcy. He later held senior military and Government positions in North America.
Sir William Fenwick Williams commanded the Turkish troops at the defence of the town of Kars during the Crimean War. His leadership during the siege was rewarded with a Baronetcy. He later held senior military and Government positions in North America.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Sir William Fenwick Williams (1800-83)Army-GB-Artillery-Royal Artillery22.3 x 17.9 cm (image)
29.6 x 23.1 cm (page dimensions)
Major-General Sir William Fenwick Williams, Bt., KCB, Royal Artillery Commandant at Woolwich, c.1854 [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
- Uniforms
- Costume
- Clothing
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Arms (weapons)
- Side arms (weapons)
- Swords
- Side arms (weapons)
- Arms (weapons)
- Military engineering
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- 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
- Science, Medicine and Technology
