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Monumental Remains of the Crimean War (engraving)
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Monumental Remains of the Crimean War (engraving)
1097705 Monumental Remains of the Crimean War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monumental Remains of the Crimean War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 August 1856.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22207068
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Balaclava Coldstream Guards Crimea Crimean War Erected Heights Memorials Odessa Officers St Pauls Cathedral Tiger
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This print titled "Monumental Remains of the Crimean War" takes us back to the 19th century, immersing us in a scene that tells a story of sacrifice and remembrance. The engraving, created by an English School artist, captures the solemnity and grandeur of the aftermath of the Crimean War. In this image, we see a group of men standing amidst a graveyard filled with graves and memorials. These monumental remains serve as poignant reminders of the lives lost during this historic conflict. The setting is believed to be the Quarantine Cemetery in Crimea, where fallen soldiers were laid to rest. Notably featured are two Sardinian monuments dedicated to General Della Alessandro Ferrero Marmora. As our gaze wanders through this somber landscape, we also notice officers from Coldstream Guards paying their respects alongside a majestic tiger statue. The backdrop reveals St Paul's Cathedral towering over Odessa on one side while Balaclava Heights loom on another. This juxtaposition symbolizes both victory and loss experienced during war - destruction alongside faith and hope for peace. Through this evocative engraving, we are transported back in time to witness history frozen in stone and bronze. It serves as a testament to those who fought bravely but ultimately fell during one of history's most significant conflicts - reminding us never to forget their sacrifices for future generations.
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