A Council of War: Lord Raglan, Omar Pacha and Pelissier, Taken the eve Before the Taking of the Mankelen, Crimea 1855

"A Council of War: Lord Raglan, Omar Pacha and Pelissier, Taken the eve Before the Taking of the Mankelen, Crimea," is a historic photograph by Roger Fenton, depicting a meeting between three military leaders during the Crimean War. Taken in 1855, the photograph captures Lord Raglan, Omar Pacha, and General Pelissier in a candid moment as they discuss strategy. Fenton's work exemplifies early photojournalism and the development of photography as a tool for documenting historical events, offering a glimpse into the realities of war. The image, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a significant artifact of 19th-century military history and photography.