Herzegovina Uprising Collection

A Journey into the Herzegovina: Organising an Ambulance Corps, 1876. Creator: C.R
A Journey into the Herzegovina: Organising an Ambulance Corps, 1876. Special envoys have been sent to Morocco and Tunis to ask for active assistance in case of need

A Journey into the Herzegovina: Fire at a Gunpowder Depot at Grahovo, 1876. Creator: C.R
A Journey into the Herzegovina: Fire at a Gunpowder Depot at Grahovo, 1876. It is reported from Constantinople that the new Government of Sultan Mourad V. will allow an armistice of six weeks

A Journey into the Herzegovina: Insurgent Hospital at Grahovo, 1876. Creator: C.R
A Journey into the Herzegovina: Insurgent Hospital at Grahovo, 1876....the brave though barbarous mountaineers in the highlands of the Adriatic shore are deserving of English sympathy...the kindest

A Journey into the Herzegovina: Sleeping under Difficulties...1876. Creator: Unknown
A Journey into the Herzegovina: Sleeping under Difficulties, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. The Sketches of our Special Artists

A Journey into the Herzegovina: Starting from Risano, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. Creator: Unknown
A Journey into the Herzegovina: Starting from Risano, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. The Sketches of our Special Artists

The War in the Herzegovina: Risano, Dalmatia, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: Risano, Dalmatia, 1876. Austrian seaport town...from which the insurgents have...obtained supplies to carry on this struggle...The continuance of this fierce struggle of

The War in the Herzegovina: Ragusa, Dalmatia, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: Ragusa, Dalmatia, 1876. Austrian seaport town...from which the insurgents have...obtained supplies to carry on this struggle...The continuance of this fierce struggle of

The War in the Herzegovina: insurgents surprising a Turkish convoy...1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: insurgents surprising a Turkish convoy, from a sketch by our special artist, 1877. It is considered worthy of remark that the insurgent bands were able to hold their

The War in the Herzegovina: the Battle of January 26...1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: the Battle of January 26, from a sketch by a correspondent of the "Rousski Mir", 1876

The War in the Herzegovina: Refugees begging outside an hotel at Ragusa, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: Refugees begging outside an hotel at Ragusa [Dubrovnik], 1876. The Delegations of Austria and Hungary were opened on Monday

The War in the Herzegovina: Battle of January 20....1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: Battle of January 20. from a sketch by the correspondent of the "Rousski Mir", 1876....the Turks gained a victory, but were not able to profit by it

The War in the Herzegovina: sketches by our special artist, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: sketches by our special artist, 1876....some ordinary incidents and habits of campaigning life during the irregular warfare of the past six months in those rugged

Map of the Herzegovina, Bosnia, Servia and Montenegro, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Herzegovina, Bosnia, Servia and Montenegro, 1876. Map showing the theatre of war of the Herzegovina Uprising. Reference: The names are spelt agreably to English pronunciation

Herzegovinian Refugees at Ragusa, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Herzegovinian Refugees at Ragusa, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. In the interview which Baron Rodich had, a fortnight ago, at Ragusa [Dubrovnik], with the principal insurgent leaders

Distributing Charitable Funds to the Herzegovinian Refugees at Ragusa...1876. Creator: Unknown
Distributing Charitable Funds to the Herzegovinian Refugees at Ragusa [Dubrovnik], from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

The War in the Herzegovina: the Correspondents of the "Rousski Mir" and the... 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: the Correspondents of the "Rousski Mir" and the "Illustrated London News" on their way from Risano to Peco Pavlovitch's camp at Piva, 1876

The War in the Herzegovina: Council of War at Peco Pavlovitch's Camp, from a sketch by... 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: Council of War at Peco Pavlovitch's Camp, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. Crsto Pavlovitch; Bogdan Simonitch; Milovan Bochkovitch; Lazar Sotchitza; Peco

The War in the Herzegovina: Bashi-Bazouks leaving Baynaluka for Swina... 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina: Bashi-Bazouks leaving Baynaluka [Banja Luka] for Swina, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

The War in the Herzegovina, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The War in the Herzegovina, 1876. The fortress of Goransko, the village of Piva, and the battle-field of Muratovitza from sketches...by our Special Artist, Mr

A Journey into the Herzegovina: Interior of a Hut at Belovase, 1876. Creator: Unknown
A Journey into the Herzegovina: Interior of a Hut at Belovase, 1876. Family life in a typical home:.where our Special Artist stopped in his journey into the Herzegovina...Although, diplomatically

A Journey into the Herzegovina: Hiring Guides at Grahovo, 1876. Creator: C.R
A Journey into the Herzegovina: Hiring Guides at Grahovo, 1876. A pause seems to occur just now in the military conflict between the insurgents

The Insurrection in the Adriatic Provinces of Austria (engraving)
1623921 The Insurrection in the Adriatic Provinces of Austria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Insurrection in the Adriatic Provinces of Austria)

The Insurrection in Herzegovina, an Ambuscade (engraving)
1623911 The Insurrection in Herzegovina, an Ambuscade (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Insurrection in Herzegovina, an Ambuscade)

Insurgents from the Herzegovina (engraving)
1621468 Insurgents from the Herzegovina (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insurgents from the Herzegovina)

The War in the Herzegovina, Refugee Morlacchi in the Ancient Lazaretto of the Ragusa Fortress (engraving)
1621430 The War in the Herzegovina, Refugee Morlacchi in the Ancient Lazaretto of the Ragusa Fortress (engraving) by English School

Wounded Refugees from the Herzegovina in the Greek Convent at Cettigne, Montenegro (engraving)
1621375 Wounded Refugees from the Herzegovina in the Greek Convent at Cettigne, Montenegro (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Insurrection in Herzegovina (engraving)
1623915 The Insurrection in Herzegovina (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Insurrection in Herzegovina)

Insurrection in the Herzegovina, bringing in a Prisoner to an Austrian Gendarme Station (engraving)
1623907 Insurrection in the Herzegovina, bringing in a Prisoner to an Austrian Gendarme Station (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Insurrection in Herzegovina, Skirmish with an Austrian Outpost (engraving)
1623893 The Insurrection in Herzegovina, Skirmish with an Austrian Outpost (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War in Herzegovina, Turkish Post near Kostanitza (engraving)
1621397 The War in Herzegovina, Turkish Post near Kostanitza (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Herzegovina, Turkish Post near Kostanitza)

The War in the Herzegovina, Turkish Soldiers felling Trees on Mount Karaula (engraving)
1621382 The War in the Herzegovina, Turkish Soldiers felling Trees on Mount Karaula (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Herzegovina)

The War in the Herzegovina, Turkish Soldiers bringing in Prisoners (engraving)
1621320 The War in the Herzegovina, Turkish Soldiers bringing in Prisoners (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Herzegovina)

Montenegrins stealing across the Austrian Frontier, near Crivoscie, Herzegovina (engraving)
1623831 Montenegrins stealing across the Austrian Frontier, near Crivoscie, Herzegovina (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War in the Herzegovina (engraving)
1621410 The War in the Herzegovina (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Herzegovina)

The War in the Herzegovina, Storming of the Fortress of Palanka by the Insurgents (engraving)
1621541 The War in the Herzegovina, Storming of the Fortress of Palanka by the Insurgents (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Herzegovina)

Insurrection in the Herzegovina, Insurgents of the Crivoscie returning Home (engraving)
1624119 Insurrection in the Herzegovina, Insurgents of the Crivoscie returning Home (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The lookout, 1876. Artist: Polenov, Vasili Dmitrievich (1844-1927)
The lookout, 1876. Private Collection

Turkish Requisition Fight in a Serbian Country Village. Artist: Anonymous
Turkish Requisition Fight in a Serbian Country Village. Private Collection

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The Herzegovina Uprising: A Struggle for Freedom and Independence In the late 19th century, the Adriatic Provinces of Austria witnessed a historic event that would forever change the course of history - the Herzegovina Uprising. This insurrection, depicted vividly in various engravings, was a testament to the indomitable spirit and unwavering determination of its people. One such engraving portrays the ambush tactics employed by brave insurgents during this tumultuous period. With their hearts filled with fervor and their minds set on liberation, these valiant fighters from Herzegovina fought against oppressive forces with unmatched courage. As conflict raged on, another engraving captures scenes of wounded refugees seeking solace within the ancient Lazaretto of Ragusa Fortress in Montenegro. Their resilience amidst adversity serves as an enduring symbol of hope for those trapped in turmoil. Meanwhile, Turkish soldiers engaged in fierce battles across Mount Karaula as they desperately tried to maintain control over Herzegovina. Engravings depict them felling trees to fortify their positions while bringing prisoners back to face justice or perhaps further oppression. Yet amidst chaos and bloodshed, there were glimmers of humanity. In one engraving, Montenegrins are seen stealthily crossing into Austrian territory near Crivoscie to provide aid and support to their fellow compatriots fighting for freedom. The Herzegovina Uprising was not merely a fight against foreign rule; it represented a quest for self-determination and national identity. The people's desire for independence resonated deeply within their hearts as they yearned for autonomy free from external interference. These engravings serve as visual testaments to an era marked by sacrifice and struggle but also unity among diverse communities united under one cause - liberty. The images capture both moments of triumph and despair but ultimately reflect an unyielding spirit that refused to be silenced or subdued.