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Record of historical events

Victoria and Albert collected photographs that documented the political and military events that defined a period of global expansion

ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

Commander Ballan

1855

Salted paper print | 19.1 x 15.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2500334

Photograph of Commander Ballan standing slightly turned to the left. He is wearing military uniform and two medals and is holding a long sword in his left hand. Blurred figures can be seen behind him to the right. Commander Ballan was a French soldier who served during the Crimean War.
  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Commandant Ballan (active 1855)
  • 19.1 x 15.4 cm (image)

    57.3 x 44.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Commandant Ballan

  • 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
      • Plastic arts
        • Numismatics
          • Medals
            • Campaign medals
    • Social sciences
      • Military affairs
        • Wars, Campaigns & Battles
          • Wars
            • Wars of the nineteenth century
              • Crimean War (1853-1856)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs