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Captain King, horse artillery
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Captain King, horse artillery
Captain King, horse artillery. Captain King, full-length portrait, wearing uniform, standing in front of horse with wooden hut in the background. Date 1855
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This full-length portrait captures the distinguished figure of Captain King, a British officer serving in the Horse Artillery during the Eastern Campaign of the Crimean War (1853-1856). The image, dated 1855, depicts Captain King standing proudly before his horse, an emblem of his military rank and mobility. The wooden hut in the background hints at the temporary nature of military life, while the vast expanse of open land suggests the vastness of the Crimean Peninsula, a battleground where Eastern and Western empires clashed. Captain King's uniform, adorned with intricate details and insignia, speaks volumes of his status and dedication to the British Empire. The Crimean War was a pivotal moment in history, with the British and French allied against the Russian and Ottoman forces. This conflict, fought primarily in the Crimean Peninsula, is renowned for its significant impact on the balance of power in Europe and the Middle East. The Horse Artillery, a branch of the Royal Artillery, played a crucial role in the Crimean War. These units, mounted on horses, provided mobility and flexibility, enabling them to support infantry and cavalry charges or engage the enemy from a distance. Captain King, as a commander, would have led his men in the field, ensuring the effective deployment of his artillery pieces to support the British forces. This evocative portrait offers a glimpse into the life of a British officer during the Crimean War, a time when the Eastern and Western worlds collided, and the fate of empires hung in the balance.
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