The Siege of Sevastopol

Why it's great

The Russian painter Grigory Shukaev shows the defense of Sevastopol during the long siege of 1854 and 1855, one of the longest sieges of the Crimean War.

🏛️ Part of history

The Crimean War (1853–1856) — The Russian painter Grigory Shukaev shows the defense of Sevastopol during the long siege of 1854 and 1855, one of the longest sieges of the Crimean War.

Where to see it

📍 Location not recordedWe couldn't confirm where it hangs today. Museums sometimes move or lend paintings, so check the museum's website before you travel.

Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 1,134 × 798 px · 0.9 megapixels This is the largest scan on Wikimedia Commons, which is fairly small for a big print. The museum that owns it may offer a larger one. File page & license ↗

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

Grigory Shukaev

Unknown or anonymous artist

Grigory Shukaev was a Russian painter of the 1800s who made a picture of the Siege of Sevastopol in 1856, soon after the end of the Crimean War. Not much is known about his life.