Omar Pacha (1806-1871) 1855

Salted paper print | 17.6 x 14.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2500341

Roger Fenton (1819-69)

Omar Pacha 1855

Description

Photograph of Omar Pacha seated on a chair facing partly right. He is wearing ornate military uniform and a cap. To his left is a door frame. 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.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Roger Fenton (1819-69)
(photographer)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Omar Pacha (1806-71)

Search the collection Army-Turkey
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Salted paper print

salted paper print

Measurements

17.6 x 14.2 cm (image)

57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Clothing
Costume
Uniforms
Military uniforms
Engineering & Technology
Military engineering
Arms (weapons)
Side arms (weapons)
Swords
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Architecture
Buildings
Social sciences
Military affairs
Wars, Campaigns & Battles
Wars
Wars of the nineteenth century
Crimean War (1853-1856)
References

Alternative title(s)

Omar Pacha