Treaty Of San Stefano Collection

Bulgaria, according to the treaty of San Stefano, March, 1878
Illustration of a Bulgaria, according to the treaty of San Stefano, March, 1878

A Necessary Operation (engraving)
819166 A Necessary Operation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Necessary Operation)

Signing the Treaty of Peace between Russia and Turkey at San Stefano, near Constantinople (engraving)
1590139 Signing the Treaty of Peace between Russia and Turkey at San Stefano, near Constantinople (engraving) by English School

The Official Maps of the Treaty of Peace, signed at San Stefano, 3 March 1878 (engraving)
1589981 The Official Maps of the Treaty of Peace, signed at San Stefano, 3 March 1878 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

House at San Stefano where treaty was signed (colour litho)
961225 House at San Stefano where treaty was signed (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Russian Soldiers at the Embankment in San Stefano, 1878. Artist: Makarov, Evgeni Kirillovich (1842-1884)
Russian Soldiers at the Embankment in San Stefano, 1878. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

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

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"The Treaty of San Stefano: Redrawing the Map of Europe in 1878" In March 1878, the picturesque town of San Stefano near Constantinople became the stage for a historic event that would reshape the political landscape of Europe. The Treaty of San Stefano, signed between Russia and Turkey, brought about significant changes, particularly for Bulgaria. Amidst the backdrop of war and conflict, this necessary operation aimed to bring stability to a region ravaged by years of turmoil. Engravings depict scenes from this momentous occasion; one shows diplomats signing the treaty with great solemnity while another showcases official maps outlining the new borders established at San Stefano. The house where this monumental agreement was reached stands as a testament to its historical significance. A color lithograph captures its grandeur and serves as a reminder that within those walls, destinies were altered forever. Russian soldiers stationed along the embankment in San Stefano further exemplify their country's role in brokering peace. Their presence symbolizes both strength and hope for a brighter future. As news spread across Europe, excitement filled the air. The Grand Duke Nicholas triumphantly announced this groundbreaking treaty to eager crowds gathered in San Stefano—a moment frozen in time through an artist's brushstroke. Yet amidst these serious affairs, life continued with moments of levity captured by Joseph Swain's satirical illustrations. "Figures from a Triumph" depicts individuals reveling in newfound freedom while "The Easter Egg. " hints at hidden surprises awaiting discovery after such tumultuous times. "Aeolus, " another artwork by Swain, perhaps alludes to winds of change blowing across Europe following this treaty—ushering in an era marked by shifting alliances and power dynamics. Meanwhile, "Blind Hookey" reminds us that even amid diplomatic negotiations there are always those who seek personal gain or remain oblivious to larger consequences.