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Antique Framed Print : Crimean War, 1853-1856. Battle of Balaklava on 25
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Crimean War, 1853-1856. Battle of Balaklava on 25
Crimean War, 1853-1856. Battle of Balaklava on 25 October 1854. Charge of the Light Brigade of the British cavalry. Royal Scots Greys and Dragoons of Inniskillen. Engraving of E. Walker after William Simpson. Published in 1855 by Paul and Dominic Colnaghi and Co. Litography. Private Collection
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1853 1854 1855 1856 Armed Balaklava Battles Cavalry Charge Colnaghi Crimean Dominic Dragoons Engravings Fight Fights Forces Greys Landscapes Lithographies Lithography Litographies Litography Private Scots Simpson Walker Wars Wrestling Ottoman
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 24.1cm (14.6" x 9.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving, published in 1855 by Paul and Dominic Colnaghi and Co., depicts the iconic Battle of Balaklava during the Crimean War (1853-1856). The scene is set on 25 October 1854, with the Charge of the Light Brigade of the British cavalry taking center stage. The Royal Scots Greys and Dragoons of Inniskillen are prominently displayed, their horses rearing up and charging towards the Ottoman forces. The landscape, rendered in rich colors and intricate detail by engraver E. Walker after the painting by William Simpson, captures the raw energy and intensity of the battle. The chaotic scene is filled with armed forces wrestling in the dust and the clash of steel as they engage in hand-to-hand combat. The Ottoman forces, though not depicted in this particular image, are known to have outnumbered the British, adding to the daring nature of the charge. The Crimean War was a significant conflict between the Russian Empire and an alliance of European powers, including Britain, France, and Sardinia. The Battle of Balaklava, though not a decisive victory for either side, became famous due to the heroic actions of the Light Brigade and the subsequent poem "The Charge of the Light Brigade" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. This image, a testament to the bravery and determination of the soldiers involved, remains an important historical document and a powerful reminder of the human cost of war.
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