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Shadows of War

A study of Fenton's photographs of the Crimea during the war

ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

General Cissé and an aide-de-camp

1855

Salted paper print | 17.9 x 14.9 cm | RCIN 2500332

Photograph of General Cissé and an aide-de-camp sitting on a low ridge of rough earth. General Cissé sits to the right wearing military uniform and insignia. There is open land behind them.

General Cissé was the Chief of Staff to General Bosquet, a senior French military figure during the Crimean War.

Fenton exhibition catalogue (1855) no. 207


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