The Battle of Sinop

Why it's great

Alexey Bogolyubov paints the burning ships of the Battle of Sinop in 1860, a few years after the Russian navy destroyed the Ottoman fleet there in 1853.

🏛️ Part of history

The Crimean War (1853–1856) — Alexey Bogolyubov paints the burning ships of the Battle of Sinop in 1860, a few years after the Russian navy destroyed the Ottoman fleet there in 1853.

Where to see it

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Hang it on your wall

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Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

💵 Budget Etsy ↗ Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices. 🖼️ Mid-range Fine Art America ↗ Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options. 🏛️ High-end Meisterdrucke ↗ Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.

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About the artist

Alexey Bogolyubov

1824–1896 · born in Pomeranye · died in 8th arrondissement of Paris

Alexey Bogolyubov was a Russian painter born in 1824 in the Novgorod region. He painted seas and ships, served as a painter for the Russian navy, and lived for many years in Paris, where he died in 1896.