Circassian prisoners coming in to Schumla. The first figure sitting in a cart is that of a Lieut of Circassians whose rank has saved him...
watercolour, watercolour
Accession Number

NAM.1968-06-320-1

Description

Circassian prisoners coming in to Schumla. The first figure sitting in a cart is that of a Lieut of Circassians whose rank has saved him from being spoiled (?). The rest are dressed as they best could from clothes, with fezs and jackets - cast off by the Turkish soldiers. Jun 13 1854. J A Crowe. Watercolour by Joseph Archer Crowe, Special Artist for 'The Illustrated London News', 1854. Signed 'J A Crowe' Associated with the Crimean War (1854-1856).

Campaigns

Crimean War (1854-1856)