Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion
ROGER FENTON (1819-69)
Wounded Zouave and a Vivandière
5 - 5 May 1855Albumen print | 17.4 x 15.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2500401
Photograph of a wounded Zouave soldier with a Vivandière. The Zouave lies on the ground with another soldier supporting his head. The Vivandière kneels to the left, holding a bottle and offering him a drink in a small glass. A long gun lies on the ground beside him and a row of tents can be seen in the distance.
Zouave regiments from Algeria served with the French army during the Crimean War. Vivandières, also known as a Cantinières, were women who travelled with the French army as canteen workers.
Creator(s)
Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Army-France-ZouavesVivandiere (fl.1855)17.4 x 15.8 cm (image)
57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)
Wounded Zouave & Vivandiere
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Costume
- Uniforms
- Military uniforms
- Uniforms
- Costume
- Clothing
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Arms (weapons)
- Firearms
- Guns
- Firearms
- 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
