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Crimean War (1853-1856). Siege of Sevastopol, 1854-1855, by Franz Alekseyevich Roubaud (1856-1928). The city, on the Black Sea, was besieged for 11 months. Detail. Museum of Heroic Defense and Liberation of Sevastopol. Crimean Peninsula. Ukraine
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1854 1855 Alekseyevich Allied Armament Attack Attacked Attacker Attacking Battlefield Bayonet Besiege Cannon Combat Combatant Crimean Defence Defend Defender Defense Fight Franz Gunpowder Heroic Liberation Panorama Peninsula Piedmont Roubaud Sardinia Sevastopol Victory Ottoman
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This print, titled "Siege of Sevastopol, 1854-1855," is a masterpiece by the renowned Russian artist Franz Alekseyevich Roubaud, created in 1856. The painting portrays a pivotal moment during the Crimean War (1853-1856), when the city of Sevastopol on the Crimean Peninsula, situated on the shores of the Black Sea, was besieged for an unrelenting eleven months by the allied forces of Britain, France, Sardinia, and the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia. The intricate detail in this artwork brings to life the intense combat that unfolded on the battlefield. Soldiers from various nations, armed with bayonets and cannons, are shown in a fierce and determined attack against the Ottoman defenders. The smoke from the gunpowder fills the air, adding to the chaotic and intense atmosphere. The Siege of Sevastopol was a significant turning point in the Crimean War, which ultimately ended in a victory for the allied forces. This painting, now housed in the Museum of Heroic Defense and Liberation of Sevastopol, serves as a poignant reminder of the heroic defense and the sacrifices made during this period in history. Roubaud's contemporary artwork offers a unique and insightful perspective into the combatants and the battles that shaped the 19th century. This print is a testament to the power of art to preserve history and evoke emotion, making it a valuable addition to any collection or display.
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