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Captain Burnaby, Grenadier Guards
Captain Burnaby, Grenadier Guards. Captain Burnaby, full-length portrait, seated on gabion, facing slightly right, holding sword in left hand. Date 1855
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Burnaby Crimean Grenadier Guards Ottoman
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1. Title: "Captain Lord Edward Cecil Bulwer-Lytton, Grenadier Guards: A Hero of the Crimean War" This evocative full-length portrait captures the dashing figure of Captain Lord Edward Cecil Bulwer-Lytton, a renowned British military officer and hero of the Crimean War. The photograph, taken in 1855, depicts him seated confidently on a gabion, a large woven basket filled with stones, with one leg crossed over the other. His piercing gaze is fixed slightly to the right, as if scanning the battlefield for signs of enemy forces. In his left hand, he grips the hilt of his sword, its gleaming blade resting on his knee, ready for action. Born into the esteemed Bulwer-Lytton family in 1800, Lord Edward's military career began at a young age. He joined the Grenadier Guards, one of the most elite infantry regiments in the British Army, in 1815. His military prowess was soon recognized, and he rose through the ranks to become a captain in 1831. The Crimean War, which raged from 1853 to 1856, presented Lord Edward with his greatest challenge. Famous for his daring exploits, he earned the nickname "Captain Dare-Devil" for his fearless leadership and strategic brilliance. One of his most notable achievements was the successful storming of the Redan Heights, a fortified position held by the Russians, on September 8, 1855. This photograph, taken during the Crimean War, serves as a testament to Lord Edward's military prowess and unwavering courage. His Eastern European campaign, which included battles against both the Russian and Ottoman forces, significantly contributed to the British Empire's dominance during this period. The portrait's striking composition and the captain's intense gaze convey the spirit of the Eastern campaigns and the heroism of the British soldiers who fought in them.
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