Siege Of Sevastopol Collection (page 3)

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

Admiral Pavel Nakhimov on the Bastion, 1855. Artist: Timm, Vasily (George Wilhelm) (1820-1895)
Admiral Pavel Nakhimov on the Bastion, 1855. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

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

A Terrible Carnage Ensued Upon The Overcrowded Bridge, 1902. Artist: Walter Paget
A Terrible Carnage Ensued Upon The Overcrowded Bridge, 1902. The Siege of Sevastopol, (1854-1855), during the Crimean War. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II

Church in the Rear of the Redan, Looking North - Showing the Effects of Shot and Shell, 1856. Artist: W Trask
Church in the Rear of the Redan, Looking North - Showing the Effects of Shot and Shell, 1856. The image depicts an episode of the Crimean War (1853 - 1856)

Cavalry Camp, 1856. A depiction of a military encampment during the Siege of Sevastopol (1854-1855), as a part of the Crimean War (1853-1856)

Camp of the 4th Division, 1856. Artist: George Brackenbury
Camp of the 4th Division, 1856. The print shows a military encampment during the Siege of Sevastopol (1854-1855), as a part of the Crimean War (1853-1856). After William Simpson (1823-1899)

Ditch of the Malakoff, Battery Gervais, and Rear of Redan, 1856. Artist: Thomas Picken
Ditch of the Malakoff, Battery Gervais, and Rear of Redan, 1856. The image depicts an important episode of the Crimean War (1853-1856)

Kertch from the North, 1856. Artist: Georges McCulloch
Kertch from the North, 1856. A depiction of the expedition to Kertch by the British forces. The capture of the city of Kertch is part of the Siege of Sevastopol (1854-1855)

The North Side of the Harbour of Sebastopol, from the Top of the Harbour, 1856. Artist: W Trask
The North Side of the Harbour of Sebastopol, from the Top of the Harbour, 1856. A depiction of the Harbour of Sevastopol taken from a surrounding high ground

Field Marshal Sir John Fox Burgoyne, G. C. B. &c. 1859
Field Marshal Sir John Fox Burgoyne, G.C.B. &c. 1859. British Army officer. Siege of Malta in French Revolutionary Wars, numerous battles in Peninsular War, official advisor during the Crimean War

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

British troops on the road to Sevastopol, 1855. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
British troops on the road to Sevastopol, 1855. From a private collection

After the Taking of Malakoff on 8 September 1855, 1855. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
After the Taking of Malakoff on 8 September 1855, 1855. Found in the collection of the State Museum of the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855, Sevastopol

The burial of Lord Raglan near Sevasopol, 1855. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
The burial of Lord Raglan near Sevasopol, 1855. Found in the collection of the State Museum of the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855, Sevastopol

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

A quiet night in the batteries, 1855. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
A quiet night in the batteries, 1855. Found in the collection of the State Museum of the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855, Sevastopol

The Embarkation of the sick at Balaklava, 1855. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
The Embarkation of the sick at Balaklava, 1855. Found in the collection of the State Museum of the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855, Sevastopol

Valley of Chernaya River. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
Valley of Chernaya River. Found in the collection of the State Museum of the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855, Sevastopol

The Battle of Balaclava on October 25, 1854. The Charge of the Light Brigade. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
The Battle of Balaclava on October 25, 1854. The Charge of the Light Brigade. Found in the collection of the State Museum of the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855, Sevastopol

The Redan and the British trenches. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
The Redan and the British trenches. Found in the collection of the State Museum of the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855, Sevastopol

Portrait of Lord Raglan, 1856. Artist: Pound, Daniel J. (1810-1861?)
Portrait of Lord Raglan, 1856. From a private collection

The Siege of Sevastopol, 1854. Artist: Biddulph, Sir Michael Anthony Shrapnel (1823-1904)
The Siege of Sevastopol, 1854. Found in the collection of the State Museum of the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855, Sevastopol

Russian Warships in the Cossack Bay, Balaklava, ca 1855
Russian Warships in the Cossack Bay, Balaklava

The War Artist William Simpson in Sevastopol, 1855
The War Artist William Simpson in Sevastopol

Map of the Environs of Sevastopol, 1854. Artist: Wyld, James (1812-1887)
Map of the Environs of Sevastopol, 1854. From a private collection

Attack on the Malakoff redoubt on 7 September 1855, 1855. Artist: Simpson, William (1832-1898)
Attack on the Malakoff redoubt on 7 September 1855, 1855. Found in the collection of the State Museum of the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855, Sevastopol

View of Sebastopol at the final assault, 1855. From An Illuminated History of North America, from the earliest period to the present time, published 1860

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"The Siege of Sevastopol: A Glimpse into the Crimean War" In the midst of the tumultuous Crimean War, a series of captivating events unfolded during the infamous Siege of Sevastopol. The Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava in 1854 remains etched in history as an audacious yet ill-fated cavalry assault. Captured beautifully by artist Hayes, this painting immortalizes their valiant but tragic charge. Amidst this chaos, Admiral Nakhimov stood resolute at Sevastopol Bastion, leading his troops with unwavering determination. His steadfastness and strategic brilliance became legendary throughout this grueling siege. The aftermath was captured in a poignant scene from 1862 depicting war-weary soldiers reflecting on their experiences during the Crimean War. Their faces tell stories of sacrifice and resilience amidst unimaginable horrors. Meanwhile, Vasily Timm's artwork "The Interrogation" transports us to a moment where prisoners are questioned about their involvement in this brutal conflict. It serves as a stark reminder that war leaves no one untouched. As we delve deeper into these historical accounts, we encounter glimpses into various aspects of this era. The French Second Empire under Napoleon III played a significant role during this time period; its colorful lithograph showcases both power and ambition. Engravings such as "The Redan" and "Interior of the Redan" provide us with haunting visuals from within these fortified structures that witnessed intense battles between opposing forces. Similarly, lithographs like "Ruins of Malakoff Redoubt" capture moments after its capture by French troops on September 8th, 1855 – remnants echoing tales untold. Exploring further reveals intricate details within other fortifications like Mamelon Vert - plates from publications like 'The Seat Of War In The East' offer glimpses into hidden corners of this conflict.