Victoria and Albert collected works documenting political and military events
Victoria and Albert collected works documenting political and military events
Salted paper print | 11.6 x 14.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2500134
Photograph of a group of eight soldiers from the Scots Fusilier Guards who were wounded during the Crimean War. Four are standing and four are seated. All are wearing military uniform including winter coats and hats, some trimmed with tartan. Part of Wellington Barracks can be seen behind. Around the photograph there are handwritten notes identifying some of the men by name and army number and giving details of their injuries and how they were sustained.
This photograph is one of the first portraits of wounded Crimean War veterans commissioned by Queen Victoria, and pre-dates Roger Fenton's arrival in the Crimea.
William Bambridge (1810-79) (photographer)
11.6 x 14.5 cm (image)
29.5 x 23.1 cm (page dimensions)
Group of wounded Scots Fusilier Guards, c. 1855 [in Crimean War Crimean Portraits, 1854 - 1856]