Landing of British and French Troops at Varna on the Black Sea from H.M.S Bellerophon, 17 July 1854, in the Crimean War
1860
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor shows a busy beach scene with soldiers, tents, and ships. The shore is packed with people and horses, while a large sailing ship sits offshore. Behind them, cliffs rise with trees and a few small fires burning near the water. The artist focused on the chaos of war—people moving fast, supplies scattered, and smoke in the air. This was painted years after the event, but it looks like the artist was there. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.
