
Mine attack by boats of the steamer Grand Duke Constantine on the Turkish battleship Assari-Shevket on the Sukhum roadstead on August 12, 1877
This historical painting by Ivan Aivazovsky depicts a dramatic mine attack by boats from the steamer Grand Duke Constantine on the Turkish battleship Assari-Shevket in the Sukhum roadstead on August 12, 1877. The scene captures the intense naval engagement during the Russo-Turkish War, showcasing Aivazovsky's mastery in portraying maritime battles with vivid detail and emotional intensity.