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Kertch from the North, 1855 (colour litho)
5929019 A Kertch from the NorthA, 1855 (colour litho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Kertch from the NorthA, 1855.
Coloured tinted lithograph, 1855. One of 41 lithographs from The Seat of War in the East - Second Series, after William Simpson. Published by Paul and Dominic Colnaghi. Printed by Day and Son.
The port of Kerch guarded access to the Sea of Azov, an important supply route for Sebastopol. Much to the disgust of the British, a previous Anglo-French expedition to capture Kerch had been abandoned in sight of its objective when the French force was suddenly recalled. However, on 22 May 1855 a second expedition was launched which was successful, opening up the way into the Sea of Azov and destroying the Russian naval squadron there.); eNational Army Museum; Scottish, out of copyright
Media ID 23665308
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This print titled "Kertch from the North, 1855" takes us back in time to the Crimean War era. The colour lithograph, created by William Simpson and housed at the National Army Museum in London, beautifully captures the port of Kerch from a northern perspective. The image showcases a bustling scene with various elements that tell a story. A wagon and vehicle can be seen amidst the backdrop of highlanders, soldiers, and civilians going about their daily lives. This snapshot provides a glimpse into society during this tumultuous period. The strategic importance of Kerch is highlighted in this artwork as it guarded access to the Sea of Azov—a crucial supply route for Sebastopol. It also sheds light on historical events surrounding previous attempts by Anglo-French forces to capture Kerch which had failed due to unforeseen circumstances. However, on May 22nd, 1855, a second expedition was launched successfully leading to the opening up of the Sea of Azov and destruction of the Russian naval squadron stationed there. This achievement would have been met with great satisfaction by British forces who were disappointed by their earlier setback. Overall, this print offers not only an aesthetically pleasing view but also serves as a window into an important chapter in history—the Crimean War—and reminds us of both military strategy and societal dynamics during that time.
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