GRAVÜR DÜNYASI
Digital Engraving Library
| 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 depicts the northern end of Sevastopol Harbor, from a bird's eye view of the point where the mouth of the Chernaya (Chorna) River meets the sea. In addition, in order to prevent the British and French navies from entering the harbor and attacking or landing directly from the sea, the Russians deliberately sank some of their own ships, blocking the harbor mouth, as seen in the engraving. 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.
