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Russian Fort with French paddle steamer passing

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Heightened with white.

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CC BY-NC-ND

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Location

Åland Islands, Finland

Country

Finland

Medium

Watercolour

TWW Comment

The artist took part in the Åland War (Crimean War), witnessing the Battle of Suomenlinna and the destroyed fortress at Bomarsund. It is assumed this picture dates from this campaign. It has been suggested that this picture might depict the aftermath of the Battle of Suomenlinna.

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