Lord Herbert Kitchener, British Army officer
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Lord Herbert Kitchener, British Army officer
Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener (1850-1916), British Field Marshal, diplomat, and statesman. Studio portrait by Bassano.
circa 1900
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Bassano Brass Buttons Diplomat Herbert Hero Horatio Kitchener Marshal Moustache Sepia Stripes
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This striking studio portrait captures the commanding presence of Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener (1850-1916), a British Army officer, diplomat, and statesman, circa 1900. Dressed in his full military regalia, Kitchener exudes an air of authority and heroism. His uniform, adorned with brass buttons and stripes, reflects his distinguished military career, which included notable victories in the Sudan and the Anglo-Egyptian War. As a diplomat and statesman, Kitchener played a pivotal role in foreign policy during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. He served as the British Consul-General in Egypt from 1883 to 1885, where he oversaw the construction of the Suez Canal and helped quell the Mahdist War. Later, he was appointed as the Secretary of State for the Colonies and played a key role in the Boer War. Despite his military accomplishments, Kitchener is perhaps best known for his iconic "Your Country Needs You" recruitment poster during World War I, which encouraged British men to enlist in the army. Tragically, Kitchener himself perished in the sinking of the HMS Hampshire in 1916. This sepia-toned photograph, taken by the renowned British photographer Bassano, is a testament to Kitchener's enduring legacy as a military and political figure of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The image captures the essence of a man who embodied the spirit of duty, courage, and leadership that defined the British Empire during this period.
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