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Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly explaining his Sketch of Sebastopol to the Sultan, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly explaining his Sketch of Sebastopol to the Sultan, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly explaining his Sketch of Sebastopol to the Sultan, 1854. Crimean War: Royal Navy officer with Ottoman sultan Abdulmejid I. On the 6th of February last, his Majesty granted to Lieut. O'Reilly, at his palace on the Bosphorus, a private audience, which is thus described by the Lieutenant, who likewise sketched the scene..."He was very glad to see me, and...had heard of my drawings from Lord Stratford. I acknowledged these expressions by another obeisance, and began to unrol my panorama of Sebastopol, and his Majesty instantly took one end, and the Secretary the other; while I explained, through Mr. Pesani, the harbour, forts, batteries, and shipping in detail: his Majesty frequently asking me such questions as gave proof of a comprehensive mind, and a desire to understand the structure and strength of the fortifications calibre of guns, position of ships [etc]". From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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In this intriguing photograph, Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly stands before the Ottoman Sultan Abdulmejid I, explaining the details of his sketch of Sebastopol, a city under siege during the Crimean War. The year is 1854, and the Royal Navy officer is granted a private audience with the Sultan at his palace on the Bosphorus. The scene is described by Lieutenant O'Reilly himself in an account published in the "Illustrated London News." He recounts the Sultan's warm reception, having heard of the lieutenant's drawings from the British ambassador, Lord Stratford. With great respect, O'Reilly begins to unroll his panorama of Sebastopol for the Sultan and his secretary. The Sultan's curiosity is piqued as he and his secretary take hold of the panorama, and O'Reilly proceeds to explain the harbor, forts, batteries, and shipping in detail. The Sultan's interest is evident as he asks questions about the fortifications' structure and strength, the caliber of guns, and the positioning of ships. This photograph captures a moment of cultural exchange and diplomacy during a time of war. The Sultan's engagement with O'Reilly's sketch demonstrates his keen intellect and desire for knowledge, while O'Reilly's ability to communicate complex military information through his art highlights the power of visual storytelling. The image offers a glimpse into the past, providing a fascinating glimpse into the historical context of the Crimean War and the relationships between the Ottoman Empire and the British Empire during that time.
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