Vintage print circa 1855 depicting the famous Charge of the Light Brigade on October 25 1854 during the Crimean War.
Vintage lithograph print circa 1855 entitled "Charge of the light cavalry brigade". It depicts the famous Charge of the Light Brigade - the disastrous charge of British cavalry, led by Lord Cardigan, against Russian artillery (left of picture) during the Battle of Balaclava on October 25 1854 during the Crimean War. The advancing British can be seen coming under artillery fire from three directions - a frontal bombardment from the left of picture plus fire on both their left and right flanks from Russian artillery on the hills in the foreground and background of the image. Russian cavalry are also visible - waiting in readiness to engage the British or to counterattack. Lithograph by Day & Son, artist William Simpson (1823 - 1899).
Size: 5372px × 3172px
Photo credit: © Archive Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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