Historical Context
The Crimean War began in 1853 with Russia encroaching on territories under Ottoman control which formed an alliance with Great Britain, France and the Kingdom of Sardinia.
The 1856 Treaty of Paris ended the Crimean War, made the Black Sea neutral territory and redistributed territory between the Russia and Ottoman Empires.
The terms of the treaty forbade any military build-up in the Black Sea and created an international commission to guarantee freedom of commerce and navigation on the Danube River.
Russia lost its territories along the Danube Delta and in Southern Bessarabia and received back areas taken by the alliance including Sevastopol and Balaklava.
Painting Info
Date taken: March 30, 1856
Location painted: Paris, France
Related Events
- 1856-03-30 The Russian Empire, the Ottoman Empire, Great Britain, France and the Kingdom of Sardinia sign the Treaty of Paris ending the Crimean War
Related Articles and Photos
Battle of the Alma
The 2nd Rifle Brigade leading the Light Division across the river at the Battle of the Alma during the Crimean War
September 20, 1854
The Charge of the Light Brigade, a Brave and Foolish Tale
The Charge of the Light Brigade is infamous as an act of bravery in the face all insurmountable odds. An event immortalized in poetry by Alfred Tennyson.
October 25, 1854
