This poignant 19th-century lithograph titled “Cathcart’s Hill” depicts a military cemetery scene likely associated with the aftermath of the Crimean War. Cathcart’s Hill, near Sevastopol in Crimea, served both as a strategic British position during the war and later as a prominent burial ground for fallen soldiers.
In the image, men and women dressed in Victorian attire wander solemnly among the gravestones. Several women hold parasols to shield themselves from the sun, while some individuals read inscriptions or tend to graves. In the foreground, a seated elderly man is being gently assisted by a young woman, suggesting a moment of personal grief and remembrance. The gravestones vary in form—from crosses to headstones—set amidst the overgrown grass, reinforcing the sense of a war-touched landscape.
Printed by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, one of Britain’s leading lithographic firms, this work captures the emotional weight of wartime memory, the rituals of mourning, and the enduring impact of 19th-century military conflicts. The muted, earthy tones and detailed rendering of figures reflect the lithograph’s intention to memorialize rather than dramatize, offering a respectful glimpse into historical loss and tribute.

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