GRAVÜR DÜNYASI
Digital Engraving Library
| Artist | William Simpson (1823–1899) |
| Engraver | W.Trask |
| 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 presents the city of Sebastopol as seen from the rear of Fort Nicholas, looking south across the harbor. The foreground features artillery positions and military debris, while the urban skyline and harbor are depicted in the background. The scene offers both a strategic military view and a sense of the devastation wrought by the siege and bombardment. 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.
