Russo Turkish War Collection (#16)

Portrait of the commander-in-chief of the fleet Count Alexey Grigoryevich Orlov of Chesma (1737)
Portrait of the commander-in-chief of the fleet Count Alexey Grigoryevich Orlov of Chesma (1737?1808), Late 18th cent.. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Palace Gatchina, St

Burning ship (An episode of the Russian-Turkish War), 1896. Artist: Aivazovsky, Ivan Konstantinovich (1817-1900)
Burning ship (An episode of the Russian-Turkish War), 1896. From a private collection

General Count Iosif Gurko in the Balkans. Artist: Kovalevsky, Pavel Osipovich (1843-1903)
General Count Iosif Gurko in the Balkans. Private Collection

Peter I at the Pruth River, 1804. Artist: Ivanov, Mikhail Matveevich (1748-1823)
Peter I at the Pruth River, 1804. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Capture of the Turkish Troopship Mersina by the Steamer Russia on 13 December 1877, 1877. From a private collection

Russian Attack Upon A Turkish Redoubt, 1902. The Siege of Plevna, or Siege of Pleven, was a major battle of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. I

Russian Camp Outside Plevna, 1902. Artist: Henry Dustin
Russian Camp Outside Plevna, 1902. The Siege of Plevna, or Siege of Pleven, was a major battle of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. I

The Grand Duke Nicholas announcing the treaty of peace, San Stefano, Turkey, 19th century. The Preliminary Treaty of San Stefano was a treaty between Russia

Field Marshal Joseph Gourko, Russian Field Marshal, 19th century. Artist: E Florian
Field Marshal Joseph Russian Field Marshal, 19th century. Count Joseph Vladimirovich Romeyko was a Russian Field Marshal prominent during the Russo-Turkish War, 1877-1878

Russian wounded leaving Plevna, Russo-Turkish War, 1877-1878, (1900). A print from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, (Cassell and Company, London, Paris, New York)

The theater of the Russo-Turkish War. Poland, Turkey and Russia, 1770. Found in the Collection of Lunds universitetsbibliotek

The Action of Nikolai Skrydlov on the Danube, 1881. Found in the collection of State A. Radishchev Art Museum, Saratov

The battle near Provadia on May 1829, 1829. Artist: Anonymous
The battle near Provadia on May 1829, 1829. From a private collection

The Siege of the Shumen Fortress in 1828, 1829. Artist: Anonymous
The Siege of the Shumen Fortress in 1828, 1829. From a private collection

Count Alexey Grigoryevich Orlov in the Battle of Chesma, 19th century. Artist: Anonymous
Count Alexey Grigoryevich Orlov in the Battle of Chesma, 19th century. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Russian army crosses the Pruth River into Moldavia on May 1828, 1829. Artist: Anonymous
Russian army crosses the Pruth River into Moldavia on May 1828, 1829. From a private collection

Siege of the Turkish Fortress Azov by Russian Forces in 1696, um 1700. Artist: Schoonebeek (Schoonebeck)
Siege of the Turkish Fortress Azov by Russian Forces in 1696, um 1700. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Osman Pasha brought to Skobelev at Plevna, c. 1895. Artist: Ferris, Jean Leon Gerome (1863-1930)
Osman Pasha brought to Skobelev at Plevna, c. 1895. From a private collection

Allegory of Europe in 1791, 1791. Artist: Anonymous
Allegory of Europe in 1791, 1791. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Critical Map. Allegory (The balance of Europe), 1791. Artist: Anonymous
Critical Map. Allegory (The balance of Europe), 1791. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Prince Alexander Mikhaylovich Golitsyn at the Siege of the Khotyn Fortress 1769, 1769. From a private collection

Arm being amputated without anaesthetic, Russo-Turkish War, 1877. Turkish wounded being attended to by the Red Crescent

Hobart Pacha, English naval officer and naval advisor to Turkey, c1880. Augustus Charles Hobart-Hampden (1822-1886) was appointed a Marshal of the Ottoman Empire

Count Ivan Ivanovich Diebitsch-Zabalkansky, German-born Russian soldier, 19th century. Artist: Pyotr Basin
Count Ivan Ivanovich Diebitsch-Zabalkansky, German-born Russian soldier, 19th century. Hans Karl von Diebitsch (1785-1831) was trained at the Berlin cadet school

POTYOMKIN, Grigory Aleksandrovic (1739 - 1791). Russian soldier and politician
Potyomkin, Grigory Aleksandrovic (1739 - 1791). Russian soldier and politician. Engraving

Source Size = 5033 x 3800
The Russo-Turkish War, Opening of the Campaign in Europe: Families Migrating from Ibraila, Waiting for the Midnight Train

Source Size = 3768 x 1270
The Russo-Turkish War, the Key of the Dardanelles: Kilid Bahr, on the European Shore

The Russian Destroyer Shutka attacking a Turkish ship on the 16th June 1877
BAL311955 The Russian Destroyer Shutka attacking a Turkish ship on the 16th June 1877 (oil on canvas) by Bogolyubov, Aleksei Petrovich (1824-96); Regional Art Museum

The Battle of Chesma on the 5th July 1770 (gouache on paper)
BAL347488 The Battle of Chesma on the 5th July 1770 (gouache on paper) by Hackert, Jacob-Philippe (1737-1807); State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg; German, out of copyright

The taking of the Grivitsa redoubt by the Russians during the Third Battle of Grivitsa
KW2603358 The taking of the Grivitsa redoubt by the Russians during the Third Battle of Grivitsa, Bulgaria (engraving) by Unknown Artist

RUSSO-TURKISH WAR, 1878. House at San Stefano in which the treaty of peace was signed between Turkey and Russia. Engraving, 1878

RUSSO-TURKISH WAR, 1877. Tightening the grip. English cartoon of 1877 showing the Russian bear tightening its grip on an inadequately armed Turkey

GENERAL ZACH, 1876. Aide-de-camp to Prince Milan I of Serbia. Wood engraving, English, 1876

Bulgarians rose in revolt against the ottoman empire during the april uprising in 1876

Bulgarian revolutionaries, christo botev, nikola slavkov and ivan drussov in bucharest in 1875

Russo-turkish war, the count nicolai p, ignatiev, russian ambassador in istanbul, too late for the fighting, brings the peace treaty signed insan stefano, march 3, 1878

A painting by kalina tasseva depicting bulgarian revolutionary, vasil levski, in front of a tribunal of the ottoman empire

Christo botev - one of the most active members of the bulgarian revolutionary central committee, he stood at the head of the committee after levskis death and the retirement of l, karavelov

George sava rakovski- a founder of the bulgarian national liberation movement and leader of the rising bulgarian revolution

Bulgarian revolutionary, vasil levski, who was one of the central figures that helped pave the way for the april uprising and the russo-turkish war

PLEVNA MONUMENT, c1895. Monument to the Heroes of Plevna (or Pleven). The memorial chapel in Moscow was built to commemorate Russian soldiers who died in the Siege of Plevna during the Russo-Turkish

Nikolay Pirogov, Russian surgeon
Nikolay Ivanovich Pirogov (1810-1881), Russian surgeon and teacher. Pirogov was a pioneering battlefield surgeon and one of the most famous doctors in Russia

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The Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878 was a significant conflict that unfolded in the late 19th century, leaving an indelible mark on history. The Serio-Comic War Map For The Year 1877, created by Fred W. Rose, humorously depicted the political landscape of Europe during this tumultuous period. Amidst angling in troubled waters, Nikolay Pirogov emerged as a heroic figure - a Russian surgeon who selflessly tended to wounded soldiers. In The Avenger: An Allegorical War Map for 1877, an anonymous creator captured the spirit of vengeance and determination that fueled both sides. Skobelev on the Shipka, portrayed by Vasily Vereshchagin in his artwork from c1878 (1939), showcased General Mikhail Skobelev's valiant efforts during the Battle of Shipka Pass. The Taking of Shumen Fortress, illustrated by Gottfried Willewalde (Bogdan Pavlovich), highlighted one of many strategic victories achieved by Russian forces. Meanwhile, George William Frederick Charles played a pivotal role as commander-in-chief of British forces supporting Ottoman interests. As news spread about atrocities committed during this war, engravings like The War in the East depicted scenes that shocked and appalled viewers worldwide. The Massacres at Batak engraving showed both assailants and defenders caught up in brutal violence against Bulgarians. Journeying through Philippopolis to Shipka via Kezanlik provided artists with firsthand experiences documented in With the Turks and With the Russians engravings. These artworks offered glimpses into daily life amidst conflict but also revealed harrowing scenes such as Execution of Bulgarians in the Streets of Philippopolis. The Russo-Turkish War left an enduring legacy marked by heroism and tragedy alike. Through art and documentation like these historical pieces, we can reflect upon its impact on nations involved while striving to learn from the past.