Defence Of Sevastopol Collection

The Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava, 1854. Artist: Hayes
The Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava, 1854. From a private collection

After the battle. Scene from the Crimean war, 1862. Found in the Collection of Regional Art Museum, Kaluga

The Interrogation, 1855. Artist: Timm, Vasily (George Wilhelm) (1820-1895)
The Interrogation, 1855. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Fire of Sevastopol. Retreat of the Russians on the North Coast, 1855. Private Collection

September 20, 1854. Retreat of the Russian Army after the Battle of the Alma, 1855. Private Collection

Map of southern Russia with view of Sevastopol Bay and its fortifications, 1853. Creator: Civelli
Map of southern Russia with view of Sevastopol Bay and its fortifications, 1853. Private Collection

The Battle of Balaclava on 25 October 1854, 1855. Artist: Norie, Orlando (1832-1901)
The Battle of Balaclava on 25 October 1854, 1855. From a private collection

Landing of the British Division at Old Fort, near Sevastopol, 1854. Artist: Anonymous
Landing of the British Division at Old Fort, near Sevastopol, 1854. From a private collection

Supply base of the British Army at the Balaclava harbour, 1854. Artist: Norie, Orlando
Supply base of the British Army at the Balaclava harbour, 1854. From a private collection

Scene from the Battle of the Alma on September 20, 1854, 1855. Artist: De Prades, Alfred F
Scene from the Battle of the Alma on September 20, 1854, 1855. From a private collection

Hussars and Chasseurs at the Battle of Chernaya River on August 16, 1855, 1855. Artist: Norie
Hussars and Chasseurs at the Battle of Chernaya River on August 16, 1855, 1855. From a private collection

Portrait of Baron Raglan, 1854. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Baron Raglan, 1854. From a private collection

The Battle of the Alma on September 20, 1854, 1854. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of the Alma on September 20, 1854, 1854. From a private collection

The Battle of Inkerman on November 5, 1854, 1854. Artist: Packer, Thomas (active ca
The Battle of Inkerman on November 5, 1854, 1854. From a private collection

The Battle of the Alma on 20 September 1854, 1854. Artist: Norie, Orlando (1832-1901)
The Battle of the Alma on 20 September 1854, 1854. From a private collection

The Battle of Inkerman on November 5, 1854, 1855. Artist: Norie, Orlando (1832-1901)
The Battle of Inkerman on November 5, 1854, 1855. From a private collection

Portrait of Prince Mikhail Dmitrievich Gorchakov (1795-1861), 1865. Artist: Llanta
Portrait of Prince Mikhail Dmitrievich Gorchakov (1795-1861), 1865. From a private collection

Plan of Sevastopol with its roadstead & fortifications, c. 1858. From a private collection

Bombardment of Sevastopol, 1854. Artist: Anonymous
Bombardment of Sevastopol, 1854. From a private collection

Town and harbour of Balaklava from the camp of the 93rd Highlanders, 1854. Artist: O Reilly
Town and harbour of Balaklava from the camp of the 93rd Highlanders, 1854. From a private collection

The burning of the Public Library and the Tower of the Winds in Sevastopol, 1855-1856. Private Collection

A hot day in the batteries, 1855. Private Collection

Burning of the Government Buildings at Kertch, 1855. Private Collection

Balaklava. The Quays and the Shipping, 1855. Private Collection

The Taking of Malakoff on 8 September 1855. Private Collection

Sevastopol. Private Collection

View of the harbour of Balaclava. Private Collection

The Servants of Russian Battery in Sevastopol. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The British-French squadron in Sevastopol, ca 1855. Artist: Anonymous
The British-French squadron in Sevastopol, ca 1855. Found in the collection of State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

The nurses of the Krestovozdvizhenskaya Commune of Nurses, 1854. Artist: Timm, Vasily (George Wilhelm) (1820-1895)
The nurses of the Krestovozdvizhenskaya Commune of Nurses, 1854. Found in the collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Storm in the Balaklava Bay on 14th of November 1854, 1855. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
Storm in the Balaklava Bay on 14th of November 1854, 1855. Found in the collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Balaclava. View onto the sea, 1855. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
Balaclava. View onto the sea, 1855. Found in the collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Sevastopol. Fort Constantine. Fort Nicholas, 1850s. Artist: Aivazovsky, Ivan Konstantinovich (1817-1900)
Sevastopol. Fort Constantine. Fort Nicholas, 1850s. Found in the collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

New Marine Barracks and Inner Harbor of Sevastopol, 1850s. Artist: Aivazovsky, Ivan Konstantinovich (1817-1900)
New Marine Barracks and Inner Harbor of Sevastopol, 1850s. Found in the collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

View of the 3rd Bastion in Sevastopol, 1856. Artist: Anonymous
View of the 3rd Bastion in Sevastopol, 1856. Found in the collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

View of Sevastopol, 1855. Artist: Seryakov, Lavrenty Avksentyevich (1824-1881)
View of Sevastopol, 1855. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Battle of the Alma on September 20, 1854, c. 1875. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of the Alma on September 20, 1854, c. 1875. Private Collection

The Siege of Sevastopol, ca 1856-1857. Artist: Durand-Brager, Jean-Baptiste (1814-1879)
The Siege of Sevastopol, ca 1856-1857. Private Collection

The Admiralty, Sevastopol. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
The Admiralty, Sevastopol. Private Collection

The Battle of the Alma on September 20, 1854. Artist: Lami, Eugene Louis (1800-1890)
The Battle of the Alma on September 20, 1854. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Disembarkation of the French Army at Eupatoria, 14 September 1854. Artist: Barrias, Felix-Joseph (1822-1907)
Disembarkation of the French Army at Eupatoria, 14 September 1854. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Siege of Sevastopol, 1855. Artist: Sinclair, Thomas S. (ca. 1805-1881)
The Siege of Sevastopol, 1855. From a private collection

Interior of Sevastopol, destruction of the town by the Russians, their retreat, 1855. artillery officer
Interior of Sevastopol, destruction of the town by the Russians, their retreat, 1855. From a private collection

General View of Sevastopol, 1856. Artist: Bossoli, Carlo (1815-1884)
General View of Sevastopol, 1856. From a private collection

At the piano, 1855. Artist: Timm, Vasily (George Wilhelm) (1820-1895)
At the piano, 1855. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Plastuns at Sevastopol, 1874. Artist: Perov, Vasili Grigoryevich (1834-1882)
Plastuns at Sevastopol, 1874. Found in the collection of the Museum of Russian Art, Kiev

The interior of the Redan taken from its left face, 1855. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
The interior of the Redan taken from its left face, 1855. Found in the collection of the State Museum of the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855, Sevastopol

One of the wards of the hospital at Scutari, 1855. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
One of the wards of the hospital at Scutari, 1855. Found in the collection of the State Museum of the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855, Sevastopol

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"Defence of Sevastopol: A Glimpse into the Heroic Struggles and Turmoil of the Crimean War" Amidst the chaos and bloodshed that defined the Crimean War, one event stands out as a testament to courage and resilience - the Defence of Sevastopol. This captivating series of historical artworks offers us a window into this pivotal moment in history. "The Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava, 1854" by Hayes captures a heart-stopping scene where bravery clashed with futility. The valiant charge immortalized in Tennyson's poem echoes through time, reminding us of both heroism and tragedy. "After the battle. Scene from the Crimean war, 1862" transports us to a haunting aftermath, revealing shattered landscapes and weary soldiers bearing witness to unimaginable horrors. It serves as an enduring reminder that wars are not won without immense sacrifice. In "The Interrogation, 1855, " Timm's brush strokes bring forth intense emotions as we glimpse into prisoners' faces etched with fear and uncertainty. Their stories unfold within these lines, reflecting human suffering amidst geopolitical strife. As "Fire of Sevastopol. Retreat of Russians on North Coast, 1855" unfolds before our eyes, we witness flames engulfing fortifications while Russian troops retreat under relentless enemy fire. It encapsulates both destruction and determination in equal measure. The map titled "Map of southern Russia with view of Sevastopol Bay and its fortifications, 1853" provides context for this historic battleground - an intricate web woven by military strategists seeking dominance over coveted territories. Norie's artwork depicting "The Battle of Balaclava on October 25th, 1854" showcases fierce clashes between British forces against their adversaries amidst treacherous terrain. The valor displayed here is nothing short but awe-inspiring.