This is a painting by the german artist jacob philipp hackert, "the second battle of chesma bay, october 24, 1772. " the painting was painted specifically for the chesma hall of the grand peterhof palace in 1778. The painting describes the events of the first archipelago expedition of the russian fleet - the naval battle at chesma bay on october 24, 1772. Description of the painting. On the left are the ships of admiral greig's detachment, on the right are turkish ships engulfed in flames, and near them are boats with russian sailors and infantrymen. At the edge of the painting is the shore of chesma bay with its fortress walls and minaret towers shrouded in smoke, and near the shore are boats with russian landing troops. Date: 1775.
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