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Before Sebastopol Nov 1854 - The Sentry
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Before Sebastopol Nov 1854 - The Sentry
Before Sebastopol Nov 1854. The Sentry. Pen and ink and watercolour by Lt (later Col) Henry John Wilkinson (1829-1911), 1st Battalion, 9th (The East Norfolk) Regiment of Foot, 1854. Associated with the Crimean War (1854-1856). According to a manuscript note below the drawing, a copy of it was made for ?Genl Sir Richard England at his own request?, presumably as a souvenir of the campaign. The shivering sentry certainly became a by-word for misery. Date: 1854
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This evocative pen and ink and watercolor drawing, titled "The Sentry" by Lt. (later Col.) Henry John Wilkinson, depicts a solitary sentry standing guard before the ruins of Sebastopol during the Crimean War in November 1854. The harsh winter conditions are evident in the sentry's shivering form, huddled against the cold, as he keeps a vigilant watch. The drawing, which was made for General Sir Richard England at his own request, is a poignant reminder of the hardships endured by the soldiers during this historic campaign. The Crimean War, which lasted from 1854 to 1856, was a significant conflict between Russia and an alliance of European powers, including the United Kingdom. The siege of Sebastopol, the major port city of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, was a pivotal moment in the war, and Wilkinson's drawing captures the desolation and isolation of the scene. The sentry, with his rifle slung over his shoulder and his cap pulled low against the wind, stands as a symbol of the unwavering determination and resilience of the soldiers who braved the harsh conditions to defend their cause. The manuscript note below the drawing indicates that a copy of it was made for General Sir Richard England, likely as a souvenir of the campaign. The drawing, which is now held in the Mary Evans Picture Library, is a testament to the historical significance of the Crimean War and the sacrifices made by the soldiers who fought in it.
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