Plan of the Battle of Sinope 1853

"Plan of the Battle of Sinope" (1853) by Charles Meryon is a detailed hand-drawn map of the naval battle that occurred in the Black Sea on November 30, 1853. This etching, located at the Art Institute of Chicago, provides a precise visual record of the ships and their positions during the conflict between the Ottoman and Russian fleets. Meryon, known for his etchings of Paris, created this map using a combination of pen and ink to delineate the ships and coastlines with meticulous accuracy, capturing the strategic importance of this pivotal naval engagement.