Gezicht op Balaklava aan de Zwarte Zee, 25 augustus 1837 1841

This lithograph, created in 1841 by the French artist Auguste Raffet, depicts a panoramic view of Balaklava on the Black Sea. The scene, captured during Raffet's travels in 1837, showcases the city's unique landscape, characterized by a winding bay surrounded by hills and fortified structures. The artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies Raffet's talent for detailed observation and rendering of architectural and natural elements, contributing to a rich understanding of Crimean geography in the 19th century.