Malakoff Redoubt 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

The French Second Empire, 1852-1870 (colour litho)
5207765 The French Second Empire, 1852-1870 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Second Empire, 1852-1870)

Ruins of the Malakoff Redoubt after its capture by the French, Siege of Sevastopol, 8 September 1855 (colour litho)
3100187 Ruins of the Malakoff Redoubt after its capture by the French, Siege of Sevastopol, 8 September 1855 (colour litho) by European School

Capture of the Malakoff Redoubt by the French, Siege of Sevastopol, 8 September 1855 (litho)
3100192 Capture of the Malakoff Redoubt by the French, Siege of Sevastopol, 8 September 1855 (litho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Private Collection; (add.info)

Capture of the Malakoff Redoubt during the Siege of Sevastopol, 8 September 1855 (engraving)
3647671 Capture of the Malakoff Redoubt during the Siege of Sevastopol, 8 September 1855 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Taking of the Malakoff Redoubt, Siege of Sevastopol, Crimean War, 7 September 1855 (chromolitho)
973923 Taking of the Malakoff Redoubt, Siege of Sevastopol, Crimean War, 7 September 1855 (chromolitho) by European School

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

The Taking of Malakoff on 8 September 1855. 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

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

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 soldiers who distinguished themselves in the defense of Sevastopol, 1855. From a private collection

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

The Bastion du Mat, Sevastopol, 1855. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
The Bastion du Mat, Sevastopol, 1855. Found in the collection of the State Museum of the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855, Sevastopol

Highland Brigade camp, 1855. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
Highland Brigade camp, 1855. Found in the collection of the State Museum of the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855, Sevastopol

Malakoff redoubt, battery gervais and rear of the redan, 1855. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
Malakoff redoubt, battery gervais and rear of the redan, 1855. Found in the collection of the State Museum of the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855, Sevastopol

Sevastopol from the 26 gun battery, 1855. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
Sevastopol from the 26 gun battery, 1855. Found in the collection of the State Museum of the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855, Sevastopol

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The Malakoff Redoubt, a significant stronghold during the Siege of Sevastopol in 1855, holds a prominent place in history. This imposing fortress witnessed crucial events that shaped the Crimean War and left an indelible mark on military strategy. One such event was the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava. Immortalized by artist Hayes, this ill-fated charge saw British cavalry charging headlong into enemy fire, including near the vicinity of Malakoff Redoubt. The bravery and sacrifice displayed by these soldiers became emblematic of their unwavering dedication to duty. Meanwhile, under the French Second Empire's banner from 1852 to 1870, color lithographs depicted scenes capturing both the ruins and capture after intense fighting. These lithos vividly portray French forces storming this formidable fortification on September 8th, 1855. Engravings and chromolithos further illustrate pivotal moments during this siege. They showcase various perspectives: from depicting Russian retreats after battles like Alma or Sevastopol Bay's fortifications as seen on Civelli's map; to showcasing British divisions landing at Old Fort near Sevastopol or establishing supply bases at Balaclava harbor. The Fire of Sevastopol also played a role in shaping events surrounding Malakoff Redoubt. As flames engulfed parts of this city on September 20th, 1854, it marked another chapter in Russia's retreat from Crimea amidst fierce conflicts with allied forces. These historical depictions serve as reminders not only of strategic importance but also human resilience amid chaos and destruction. The Malakoff Redoubt symbolizes both triumphs and tragedies experienced by soldiers who fought valiantly for their respective nations' causes. Today, remnants stand testament to those tumultuous times—a tangible link connecting us to the past.