Ismail Pacha & Mr. Thompson of the Commissariat
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Ismail Pacha & Mr. Thompson of the Commissariat
Ismail Pacha & Mr. Thompson of the Commissariat. Ismail Pacha (Hungarian general Kmety), and Mr. Thompson, seated on gabions; three attendants, one holding a horse, standing behind them. Date 1855. Ismail Pacha & Mr. Thompson of the Commissariat. Ismail Pacha (Hungarian general Kmety), and Mr. Thompson, seated on gabions; three attendants, one holding a horse, standing behind them. Date 1855
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Commissariat Crimean Ismail Pacha Thompson Ottoman
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This photograph, taken in 1855, depicts Ismail Pasha, a Hungarian general serving in the Ottoman army during the Crimean War, and Mr. Thompson, a British commissary officer, seated on gabions or large woven baskets, amidst the rugged landscape of the Eastern Crimea. The Crimean War, a complex conflict involving the Russian, British, French, and Ottoman empires, raged from 1853 to 1856. Ismail Pasha, born as Kmety Károly in Hungary, had joined the Ottoman army and rose through the ranks to become a pasha, a high-ranking official. Mr. Thompson, a British subject, served as a commissary officer, responsible for the logistical support of the British forces. Seated casually on the gabions, they appear to be engaged in a conversation, while three attendants stand behind them, one of whom holds a horse. The presence of the horse suggests that the men may have been on the move, possibly inspecting supplies or overseeing the distribution of provisions. The photograph, with its rich historical context, offers a glimpse into the multifaceted nature of the Crimean War and the complex relationships between the various empires involved. The rugged terrain, the men in military uniforms, and the attire of the attendants all contribute to the authenticity and intrigue of this evocative image.
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