Oil painting of Lieutenant William Hope VC
Object number
RFM.688
Object name
Oil painting (Oil Paintings)
Description
Lieutenant William Hope winning the Victoria Cross for rescuing a wounded brother officer under heavy fire during the assault on the Redan,18th June 1855 (Sevastopol). The painting depicts Lt. Hope VC coming to the aid of his adjutant Lt. Hobson who is laying badly wounded in an agricultural ditch.
Production date
1855
Production Person
Desanges, Louis William
Associated Date
1854-1856
Associated Event
Crimean War
Associated Person
Lieutenant William Hope
Battalion or Unit
Royal Fusiliers
Location
On display