Major Hallewell & Captain Pearson
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Major Hallewell & Captain Pearson
Major Hallewell & Captain Pearson. Major Hallewell and Captain Pearson, full-length portrait, posed facing each other in front of a tent. Date 1855. Major Hallewell & Captain Pearson. Major Hallewell and Captain Pearson, full-length portrait, posed facing each other in front of a tent. Date 1855
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This full-length portrait, dated 1855, features Major Hallewell and Captain Pearson, two distinguished military figures of the Eastern Crimean War. The image finds them standing in front of a tent, their postures firm and resolute, reflecting the unwavering determination that characterized the British and French forces during their joint campaign against the Russian and Ottoman Empires. Major Hallewell, dressed in the uniform of the 13th Light Dragoons, gazes intently at Captain Pearson, who wears the blue jacket and white trousers of the Royal Navy. The Crimean War, fought between 1853 and 1856, was a pivotal moment in the history of European empires, as it marked the decline of the Russian Empire and the consolidation of British and French influence in the region. The Eastern Crimean War was a complex conflict, with various alliances and shifting loyalties. The British and French forces joined forces to protect the Ottoman Empire from Russian expansion, and their successes, such as the Battle of the Alma and the Siege of Sevastopol, significantly influenced the outcome of the war. Major Hallewell and Captain Pearson's shared commitment to their cause is evident in this powerful portrait. Their uniforms, the tent in the background, and the stark contrast between the two men's attire symbolize the diverse yet united forces that fought in the Crimean War. This image is a testament to the courage, resilience, and camaraderie of the soldiers who served during this pivotal moment in history.
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