Omar Pasha Latas (1806-1871) was the skillful leader of the Ottoman (Turkish) forces during the Crimean War. He was born in present day Croatia. In 1854 he defeated 40,000 Russians at Eupatoria in the Crimea.
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Omar Pasha Latas
Omar Pasha Latas (1806-1871) was the skillful leader of the Ottoman (Turkish) forces during the Crimean War. He was born in present day Croatia. In 1854 he defeated 40,000 Russians at Eupatoria in the Crimea.
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I like Fenton’s use of light in the portrait.That’s a smart uniform; it would be rather nice to see it in colour.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful portrait of Omar Pacha. Fenton was a great photographer.
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