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Auction: 19001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 1011

The Battle of the Alma, as seen from the Sea

Published by Colnaghi & Co., 13 & 14 Pall Mall, 1 November 1854. Lithograph by William Simpson (1823-99) at Day & Son, Lithographers to the Queen. Based on a sketch of the battle by Captain Gordon, Royal Engineers.

Hand-coloured lithograph with colour washes. 530mm x 665mm including frame.

View of the Allied attack at about 2 p.m. on 20 September 1854, as seen by British ships off the coast. Key features are annotated, such as 'Village of Burliuk in Flames', 'Village of Almatamak', 'French frigates' and 'H.M.S. Spitfire'.

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