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The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827, 1828. Creator: Georgin, François (1801-1863)
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The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827, 1828. Creator: Georgin, François (1801-1863)
The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827, 1828. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow
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This stunning watercolor painting, titled "The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827," is a masterpiece by the renowned French artist François Georgin (1801-1863), currently housed in the Muzeum Narodowe in Krakow. The painting depicts the climactic moment of the Battle of Navarino, which took place on October 20, 1827, during the Greek War of Independence and the Russo-Turkish War of 1828-1829. The scene unfolds in Navarino Bay, where an alliance of British, French, and Russian naval forces, comprised of battleships, frigates, brigs, corvettes, cutters, schooners, and other man-of-war vessels, engage the Ottoman armada. The Ottoman fleet, anchored in the bay, is shown being attacked from all sides, with waves crashing over the decks and men scrambling to defend their ships. Georgin's use of neoclassical and realist styles creates a dynamic and vivid representation of the battle. The painting captures the chaos and intensity of the moment, with clouds of smoke rising from the ships' guns and the surge of the waves adding to the sense of motion. The Battle of Navarino was a turning point in the Greek War of Independence and marked the end of the Ottoman naval power in the Mediterranean. This painting is a testament to the bravery and strategic prowess of the allied forces and a significant historical document of the era. François Georgin's "The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827" is a fine example of maritime painting and a valuable addition to the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe in Krakow.
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