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Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley (1833-1913) c.1887
Albumen print with watercolour border | 14.4 x 10.3 cm (photograph) (image) | RCIN 2502630

Orlando Norie (1832-1901)
Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley (1833-1913) c.1887
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Half-length photograph of Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley. He is facing slightly left and is wearing Field Service dress. He is holding a sword in his left hand. The photograph is surrounded by a watercolour illustration by the military artist Orlando Norie showing soldiers carrying guns during the Third Anglo-Ashanti War. Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley had a distinguished military career. He led the British to victory during the Third Anglo-Ashanti War and later served as Commander-in-Chief of the British Army.
Provenance
From the collection of Queen Victoria
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print with watercolour border
Measurements
14.4 x 10.3 cm (photograph) (image)
38.6 x 32.2 cm (page dimensions)
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Alternative title(s)
Lord Wolseley