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Wounded Grenadier Guards who served in the Crimean War 1855-6
Salted paper print | 11.0 x 14.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2502434

Attributed to William Bambridge (1819-79)
Wounded Grenadier Guards who served in the Crimean War 1855-6
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Photograph of a group of eight soldiers from the Grenadier Guards who were wounded during the Crimean War. Five are standing and three are seated. All are wearing military uniform including winter coats. Several have injured arms or are holding a stick. Part of Wellington Barracks can be seen behind.
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.Provenance
From an album compiled by Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught
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Salted paper print
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11.0 x 14.2 cm (image)
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