Siege Of Sebastopol Collection

A Christmas Dinner on the Heights before Sevastopol, 1855. Artist: William Simpson
A Christmas Dinner on the Heights before Sevastopol, 1855. Troops celebrating Christmas during the Crimean War. Found in the collection of the State Museum of the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855

Crimean War (Russo-Turkish War)
863352 Crimean War (Russo-Turkish War); (add.info.: Crimean War (Russo-Turkish War) 1853-1856. Siege of Sebastopol, October 1854 to September 1855. British troops inside the captured Redan

The Siege of Sebastopol, 1854 (litho)
1579757 The Siege of Sebastopol, 1854 (litho); (add.info.: Lithograph of the Siege of Sebastopol. The sans Pareil and The Agamemnon engaging Fort Constantine. Lithograph by A. L. Morel-Fatio)

Sebastopol - North Side - sketched by J. A. Crowe, 1856. Creator: J. A. Crowe
Sebastopol - North Side - sketched by J. A. Crowe, 1856. Crimean War: The position of the Russians on the north side of the harbour of Sebastopol...has remained without any alteration for the last

The Siege of Sebastopol - Interior of the Redan - from a photograph by Robertson, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Sebastopol - Interior of the Redan - from a photograph by Robertson, 1856. Crimean War. The Redan is a portion of a line of natural mounds

Grand Manifestation in Honour of the Successes of the Allies in the Crimea, given at South Park, San Creator: Unknown
Grand Manifestation in Honour of the Successes of the Allies in the Crimea, given at South Park, San Francisco, 1856. Crimean War....a spacious pavilion had been prepared for the banquet

Lieutenant-General Liprandi, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant-General Liprandi, 1856. Pavel Liprandi, Russian officer who fought in the Crimean War. It is from his command in the Crimea, rather than from his previous career

Sebastopol; Combined Naval Attack on the Russian Forces of Sebastopol, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sebastopol; Combined Naval Attack on the Russian Forces of Sebastopol, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

General view of the Siege of Sebastopol: Grand Charge of the British Cavalry and Defeat... 1854. Creator: Unknown
General view of the Siege of Sebastopol: Grand Charge of the British Cavalry and Defeat of the Russians after the attack on the Turkish Redoubts, October 25, 1854, 1854

Sebastopol; Scene the morning after the Naval attack on Sebastopol - The upper batteries... 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sebastopol; Scene the morning after the Naval attack on Sebastopol-- The upper batteries: Fort Constantine, Fort Alexander, and the Telegraph Fort, 1854

The Siege of Sebastopol - the Rifles in the Trenches, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Sebastopol - the Rifles in the Trenches, 1854. Crimean War. The latest accounts from the English Camp inform us that our riflemen in the trenches continue to pick off the Russian gunners

"The Trafalgar" and "Retribution" at the Siege of Sebastopol - from a sketch by Lieutenant... 1854
"The Trafalgar" and "Retribution" at the Siege of Sebastopol - from a sketch by Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly, 1854. Crimean War: Royal Navy ships

Sortie of the Russians from Sebastopol - General Sir De Lacy Evans and staff, October 26, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sortie of the Russians from Sebastopol - General Sir De Lacy Evans and staff, October 26, 1854. Crimean War: British officers on the battlefield

Siege of Sebastopol - map, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Siege of Sebastopol - map, 1854. Crimean War. The Black Sea, town and harbour of Sebastopol, Rivers Belbec, Katchka and Alma, Balaklava, roads to Eupatoria and Simferopol, Barren Steppes

The Siege of Sebastopol - general view, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Sebastopol - general view, 1854. Crimean War. Map showing the Russian-held ports of Sebastopol and Balaclava, harbours and warships

The Siege of Sebastopol - portion of redoubt, occupied and evacuated by the Russians, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Sebastopol - portion of redoubt, occupied and evacuated by the Russians, 1854. Crimean War. As our cavalry moved on, supported by our artillery

The Siege of Sebastopol - part of Captain Wodehouse's Battery, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Sebastopol - part of Captain Wodehouse's Battery, 1854. Crimean War. British encampment and firing positions. Clouds of smoke on the left indicate fighting

The Siege of Sebastopol - Explosion of a Powder Magazine in the English Trenches, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Sebastopol - Explosion of a Powder Magazine in the English Trenches, 1854. Crimean War. Despatch from General Canrobert: Yesterday, at sunrise, we opened fire

Russian Fleet moored outside the Batteries of Sebastopol, under the guns, September 22, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Russian Fleet moored outside the Batteries of Sebastopol, under the guns, September 22, 1854. Crimean War. Warships on the Black Sea defending the strategic port city

The Siege of Sebastopol - General Canrobert and Escort, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Sebastopol - General Canrobert and Escort, 1854. Crimean War: commander-in-chief of the French troops....our Artist happened to meet General Canrobert

The Siege of Sebastopol - Gordon's Attack with a Lancaster Gun, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Sebastopol - Gordon's Attack with a Lancaster Gun, 1854. Crimean War: British soldiers with heavy artillery:..on the crest of a precipice, is a one-gun battery

Sebastopol Batteries Firing at an Austrian Vessel, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sebastopol Batteries Firing at an Austrian Vessel, 1854. Crimean War. Allied ship coming under fire from Russian guns at the strategic Black Sea port

Camp of the Siege Train (General Sir J. Burgoyne), at Sebastopol, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Camp of the Siege Train (General Sir J. Burgoyne), at Sebastopol, 1854. Crimean War. The spirit of over-confidence, which is the characteristic of the British nation will be loth to hear that

The Coast North of Sebastopol, and New Earth Batteries, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Coast North of Sebastopol, and New Earth Batteries, 1854. Crimean War. Map of the strategic Black Sea port, ...sketched on board H.M.S

New Russian Works, 1854. Creator: Unknown
New Russian Works, 1854. Crimean War. Map showing the besieged Black Sea port of Sebastopol. English, French and Turkish ships are ranged across the entrance to the harbour

Ruined Cottage off Sebastopol, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Ruined Cottage off Sebastopol, 1854. Crimean War. Allied troops bivouac near a derelict building. From "Illustrated London News", 1854

The Quarries Field, Head-Quarters of Lord Raglan, off Sebastopol, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Quarries Field, Head-Quarters of Lord Raglan, off Sebastopol, 1854. Crimean War: Fitzroy HJ Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan, Master-General of the Ordnance of British Troops in the Crimea

The Siege of Sebastopol - Working Party of Highlanders and Sailors in the 21-Gun Battery, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Sebastopol - Working Party of Highlanders and Sailors in the 21-Gun Battery, 1854. Crimean War....the French...opened heavily on the Quarantine Battery

Sebastopol during the Siege - general view, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sebastopol during the Siege, 1854. Crimean War: the Black Sea, the battlefield, allied and Russian positions: "Twelve Apostles" (three-decker [warship]); Barracks; Gordon's Battery

Sebastopol during the Siege - general view, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sebastopol during the Siege - general view, 1854. Crimean War. View of warships on the Black Sea, the battlefield, and positions of the allies and the Russians

Opening of the Bombardment of Sebastopol - Chapman's Battery, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Bombardment of Sebastopol - Chapman's Battery, 1854. Crimean War. The Russian fire, though well directed

Siege of Sebastopol - Preparing a Train for the Trenches, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Siege of Sebastopol - Preparing a Train for the Trenches, 1854. Crimean War: British Army position. Sebastopol will fall, no one doubts it - the question is only one of time...It is satisfactory...to

The Road to Sebastopol - Commissariat Waggons, Conveyances of Fascines, etc, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Road to Sebastopol - Commissariat Waggons, Conveyances of Fascines, etc, 1854. Crimean War: equipment being moved to forward positions

Siege of Sebastopol - Mr. Guthrie's Ambulance Waggons, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Siege of Sebastopol - Mr. Guthrie's Ambulance Waggons, 1854. The latest accounts from the Crimea inform us that the Ambulances...have at length reached the spot where they are wanted...although a

Sebastopol, sketched from Fort Constantine, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sebastopol, sketched from Fort Constantine, 1854. Crimean War: strategic port on the Black Sea under siege. [British commander] Lord Raglan, it is said, received a few days ago

Camp of the 21st Fusiliers, on the Heights of Sebastopol, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Camp of the 21st Fusiliers, on the Heights of Sebastopol, 1854. Crimean War: British soldiers repairing uniforms, cooking, and cleaning guns

British Outposts, near Sebastopol, 1854. Creator: Unknown
British Outposts, near Sebastopol, 1854. Crimean War: panorama showing Cossacks; Fort; English Steamer; Russian Soldiers Camp Cooking Houses

Lord Raglan and General Canrobert visiting the French Outposts opposite Sebastopol, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Lord Raglan and General Canrobert visiting the French Outposts opposite Sebastopol, 1854. Crimean War. General Canrobert...is looking at Sebastopol through his telescope...In the distance...may be

Sebastopol - from an original drawing, 1854. Creator: Edmund Evans
Sebastopol - from an original drawing, 1854. Crimean War. Warships on the Black Sea near the port of Sebastopol. The Siege of Sevastopol was the subject of Crimean soldier Leo Tolstoy's

Map of the Crimea and plan of Sebastopol, 1854. Creator: John Dower
Map of the Crimea and plan of Sebastopol, 1854. Crimean War. In the expectation of great sacrifices and severe contests that must attend the attack upon Sebastopol

Map showing the Siege of Sevastopol, Crimean War, 1854-1855, (1893). Artist: Robert Walker
Map showing the Siege of Sevastopol, Crimean War, 1854-1855, (1893). The Siege of Sevastopol, lasted from September 1854 until September 1855

Plan of the Attack at 5.30pm, when these were almost exclusively the Ships engaged with the... 1854 Creator: Unknown
Plan of the Attack at 5.30pm, when these were almost exclusively the Ships engaged with the Forts, 1854. Crimean War. Map showing the besieged Black Sea port of Sebastopol

The Taking of Malakoff, 8th September 1855 (oil on canvas)
XNT218988 The Taking of Malakoff, 8th September 1855 (oil on canvas) by Yvon, Adolphe (1817-93); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; (add.info.: fortress stormed by the French; )

The Redan, Sebastopol, Crimean War (engraving)
3638152 The Redan, Sebastopol, Crimean War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Redan, Sebastopol, Crimean War.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

A Hot Night in the Batteries, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub
STC121093 A Hot Night in the Batteries, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub. by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co. 1856 (litho) by Simpson

A Hot Day in the Batteries, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub
STC121092 A Hot Day in the Batteries, plate from The Seat of War in the East, pub. by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co. 1856 (litho) by Simpson

The Siege of Sebastopol, Retreat of the Russians from the South to the North Side (engraving)
1608441 The Siege of Sebastopol, Retreat of the Russians from the South to the North Side (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Sebastopol)

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"The Siege of Sebastopol: A Glimpse into the Crimean War" Step back in time to the year 1855, where a Christmas dinner on the heights before Sevastopol paints a vivid picture of camaraderie amidst conflict. Captured by artist William Simpson, this heartwarming scene showcases soldiers finding solace and joy even in the midst of war. As we delve deeper into history, Robert Walker's map reveals the strategic intricacies of the Siege of Sevastopol during the Crimean War. The battle lines are drawn, highlighting both sides' determination to claim victory in this pivotal moment. One cannot ignore the breathtaking artwork depicting "The Taking of Malakoff" - an event that unfolded on September 8th, 1855. Through oil on canvas masterpieces created in both 1855 and later in 1858, these paintings immortalize brave soldiers storming enemy fortifications with unwavering courage. Engravings such as "The Redan, Sebastopol" provide us with glimpses into life within besieged walls. These images transport us to a world filled with tension and danger as troops defend their positions against relentless attacks. In contrast to these intense moments, plates from "The Seat of War in the East" series depict both hot nights and scorching days spent within batteries. Soldiers endure sweltering conditions while maintaining their resolve amidst constant bombardment – a testament to their resilience. Witnessing historical events unfold through engravings like "Retreat of Russians from South to North Side, " we gain insight into critical turning points during this siege. The ebb and flow of battles become apparent as forces maneuver for advantage across treacherous terrain. Amongst all these scenes lies one particularly significant event – "Storming of Great Redan. " This lithograph captures British officers leading courageous charges against formidable defenses; it epitomizes bravery under fire during this arduous campaign.