Turn by the Belltower, Framework Pending the Turkish Occupation 1839

Auguste Raffet’s lithograph, *Turn by the Belltower, Framework Pending the Turkish Occupation* (1839), depicts a scene from the Crimean War. The lithograph shows a view of a town with a tall belltower in the background and two figures on horseback in the foreground. Raffet's work often illustrated the drama of war, and this print captures the chaos and uncertainty of a besieged town. The print's title, which translates to *Turn by the Clock Tower, View During the Turkish Occupation* suggests a moment of heightened vigilance and the impact of war on daily life. The artist's signature, "Raffet," appears in the bottom right corner of the artwork.