GRAVÜR DÜNYASI
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| Artist | William Simpson (1823–1899) |
| Engraver | William Louis Walton (1808-1879) |
| Date | 1856 |
| Technique | Lithography, Sepia-toned |
| Category | Military |
| Source | The Campaign in the Crimea: An Historical Sketch by George Brackenbury, London, Published Oct. 1, 1856 by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co., Day & Son Lithographers to the Queen |
This engraving is drawn from the vantage point of the 26th artillery battery position, located on the far right flank of the French assault line during the Siege of Sevastopol. The perspective offers a broad view that encompasses both the French siege lines and the opposing Russian fortifications and defensive positions. The 26th artillery battery was one of the key positions from which the French launched heavy bombardments against the Malakoff Redoubt and its surrounding areas. In the foreground of the engraving, French soldiers, earthen trenches, and fortifications are prominently depicted, while in the background, the silhouette of the city of Sevastopol emerges on the horizon. William Simpson, who painted this engraving, was a painter and engraver sent to the war zones for The Illustrated London News during the Crimean War.
