General John Lysaght Pennefather (1800-1872) Apr 1855

Salted paper print | 18.4 x 14.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2506574

Roger Fenton (1819-69)

Description

Photograph of General Pennefather seated on a rock facing slightly left. His legs are crossed and he is wearing a long coat and peaked hat. Two figures sit behind him to the left. During the Crimean War General Pennefather was responsible for the dramatic allied victory at the battle of Inkerman.
People involved

Creator(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Major General Sir John Lysaght Pennefather (1800-72)

Search the collection Army-GB
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Salted paper print

salted paper print

Measurements

18.4 x 14.6 cm (image)

37.4 x 31.3 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
Social sciences
Military affairs
Wars, Campaigns & Battles
Wars
Wars of the nineteenth century
Crimean War (1853-1856)
References

Alternative title(s)

Lieut. Genl. Sir J.L Pennefather, K.C.B

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