Pleven Collection

Women of Pleven, Bulgaria
Pleven, Bulgaria - Women in the costume of the region, incorporating patterned ornamental aprons

The Fall of Plevna, the Meeting of Osman Pasha and the Grand Duke Nicholas after the Surrender
1049828 The Fall of Plevna, the Meeting of Osman Pasha and the Grand Duke Nicholas after the Surrender, 10 December 1877 (engraving) by Durand

The Reality of War, Carting away the Living and the Dead inside Plevna (engraving)
1049877 The Reality of War, Carting away the Living and the Dead inside Plevna (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reality of War)

Plevna after the Surrender (engraving)
1589832 Plevna after the Surrender (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plevna after the Surrender)

The War, Battle of Plevna (engraving)
1589823 The War, Battle of Plevna (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, Battle of Plevna. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 August 1877)

The Attack on Plevna (engraving)
1589815 The Attack on Plevna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Attack on Plevna. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 October 1877)

Sketches of the War (engraving)
1589727 Sketches of the War (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 November 1877)

An Incident of the Battle of Plevna, Death of Colonel Rosenbaum, of the Archangel Regiment (engraving)
1589601 An Incident of the Battle of Plevna, Death of Colonel Rosenbaum, of the Archangel Regiment (engraving) by English School

The Town of Plevna, from the Road to Lovatz (looking North), sketched 11 December (engraving)
1590152 The Town of Plevna, from the Road to Lovatz (looking North), sketched 11 December (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Town of Plevna)

The War, before Plevna; Night Bivouac near the Big Guns of the Fourth Division (engraving)
1589740 The War, before Plevna; Night Bivouac near the Big Guns of the Fourth Division (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

Osman Pasha brought before the Czar at Plevna (engraving)
1050196 Osman Pasha brought before the Czar at Plevna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Osman Pasha brought before the Czar at Plevna)

The War, in the Trenches before Plevna (engraving)
1589716 The War, in the Trenches before Plevna (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, in the Trenches before Plevna)

The Military Positions in Bulgaria (engraving)
1589782 The Military Positions in Bulgaria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Military Positions in Bulgaria)

The War, the Last Days of Plevna, Soldiers begging Bread of Peasants (engraving)
1589839 The War, the Last Days of Plevna, Soldiers begging Bread of Peasants (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, the Last Days of Plevna)

The War, Plevna and the Surrender of Osman Pasha (engraving)
1589867 The War, Plevna and the Surrender of Osman Pasha (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, Plevna and the Surrender of Osman Pasha)

The War, after an Assault on the Redoubt at Plevna (engraving)
1589695 The War, after an Assault on the Redoubt at Plevna (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

The War, the Gravitza Redoubt, and Right Wing of the Turkish Position at Plevna (engraving)
1589828 The War, the Gravitza Redoubt, and Right Wing of the Turkish Position at Plevna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, the Gravitza Redoubt)

The War, Encampment of the Russian Imperial Guard near Plevna (engraving)
1589745 The War, Encampment of the Russian Imperial Guard near Plevna (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

The War, before Plevna, Roumanians making Trenches up to the Second Gravitza Redoubt (engraving)
1589679 The War, before Plevna, Roumanians making Trenches up to the Second Gravitza Redoubt (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

Before Plevna, Advanced Roumanian Outpost (engraving)
1589677 Before Plevna, Advanced Roumanian Outpost (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Before Plevna, Advanced Roumanian Outpost)

Map of the Country around Plevna (engraving)
1589585 Map of the Country around Plevna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the Country around Plevna)

The War, Sortie from Plevna, Repulse of the Turks near the Village of Radishevo (engraving)
1589742 The War, Sortie from Plevna, Repulse of the Turks near the Village of Radishevo (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, Sortie from Plevna)

The War, before Plevna, Unsuccessful Attack of the 15th Dorobanzer Regiment (Roumanians)
1589682 The War, before Plevna, Unsuccessful Attack of the 15th Dorobanzer Regiment (Roumanians) on the Second Gravitza Redoubt (engraving) by English School

Battle of Gorni Dubnik on 24 October 1877, 1914. Artist: Grekov, Mitrofan Borisovich (1882-1934)
Battle of Gorni Dubnik on 24 October 1877, 1914. Found in the collection of the State Central Artillery Museum, St. Petersburg

Before the Offensive. Near Pleven, 1877-1878. Artist: Vasily Vereshchagin
Before the Offensive. Near Pleven, 1877-1878. Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilyevich (1842-1904). Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Alexander II of Russia, Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaevich of Russia and Carol or Charles I of Romania make their entrance into Plevna, Bulgaria in 1877 during the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878)

Plevna, Now Known As Pleven, Bulgaria. Recovering The Dead After The Siege Of Plevna, 1877, During The Russo-Turkish War 1877 To 1878. From A 19Th Century Illustration

Russo-Turkish War, Siege of Plevna: the Reality of War: Carting away the Living And
Russo-Turkish War, Siege of Plevna: the Reality of War: Carting away the Living and the Dead Inside Plevna, 1877, Pleven, Bulgaria

RUSSO-TURKISH WAR, 1877. Tightening the grip. English cartoon of 1877 showing the Russian bear tightening its grip on an inadequately armed Turkey

MAP: DANUBE. German map, c1740, showing the course of the Danube River from Vienna, Austria, to Nikopol, Bulgaria, and (left inset)

Russo-Turkish War, Siege of Plevna: the Reality of War: Carting away the Living And
Russo-Turkish War, Siege of Plevna: the Reality of War: Carting away the Living and the Dead Inside Plevna, 1877, Pleven, Bulgaria

Pleven - Memorial Garden of Tsar Osvoboditel II
The memorial house and garden of Tsar Osvoboditel II in Pleven, Bulgaria. A museum was here created between 1904 and 1907. A beautiful park was created to surround the house

Bulgaria - Pleven - The Public Baths
Bulgaria - Pleven (Plevna) - the three-storey historic building of the former public baths in Pleven built in the 1900s and commissioned to Nikola Lazarov, who combined Neo-Byzantine

The Burning of the Hotel de Ville at Arras
Illustration by P.Leven and Lemonier showing the 15th century belfry tower of the Arras town hall in flames after being bombarded by German shells in October 1914

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"Pleven: A Tale of Triumph and Tragedy in Bulgaria" In the heartland of Bulgaria lies the historic city of Pleven, a place that witnessed both heroic feats and devastating losses. Known for its pivotal role in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878, Pleven became synonymous with bravery, resilience, and sacrifice. One cannot speak about Pleven without mentioning the remarkable Women of Pleven. During the war, these courageous women played an integral part in supporting their men on the frontlines. Their unwavering determination and selflessness inspired hope amidst chaos. The Fall of Plevna marked a turning point in history as Osman Pasha's forces surrendered to Grand Duke Nicholas on that fateful day - December 10th, 1877. The Meeting between these two commanders showcased respect amidst conflict; it symbolized unity even during times of war. However, behind this meeting lay The Reality of War - captured vividly through engravings depicting Carting away the Living and Dead inside Plevna. These haunting images serve as a reminder that wars are not just battles fought by soldiers but also tragedies endured by civilians caught in its crossfire. Plevna after Surrender reveals a city scarred by warfare yet determined to rebuild itself from ashes. Despite destruction surrounding them, its inhabitants displayed resilience unparalleled. The Battle of Plevna remains etched into history books as one of the most intense conflicts ever fought. Engravings portraying The Attack on Plevna showcase moments where valor clashed with adversity while Sketches from War provide glimpses into soldiers' lives amid chaos. Amidst all this turmoil came An Incident at Battle - Death of Colonel Rosenbaum portrayed through an engraving capturing both sorrow and heroism intertwined within every fallen soldier's story. Beyond battlefields lie snapshots revealing everyday life within Pleven - like The Town seen from Road to Lovatz or Night Bivouac near the Big Guns of the Fourth Division.