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Sketches made during the Campaign of 1854-55 in the Crimea, Circassia and Constantinople

William Simpson , 1856

Sketches made during the Campaign of 1854-55 in the Crimea, Circassia and Constantinople, by William Simpson, 1856
Sketches made during the Campaign of 1854-55 in the Crimea, Circassia and Constantinople, by William Simpson, 1856

Sketches made during the Campaign of 1854-55 in the Crimea, Circassia and Constantinople is a drawing by the Impressionist artist William Simpson. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This 1856 drawing by William Simpson is part of a collection of sketches from the Crimean War campaign (1854-55) and related regions. The work is a pencil drawing pasted into a volume.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing portrays two men, identified as Shealler (a servant at Kars) and an unnamed individual. Their contemplative poses suggest a moment of quiet reflection amidst the war context.

Technique & Style

Simpson employed a realistic style with meticulous attention to facial features and clothing details. Shading and texture techniques, such as implied cross-hatching, enhance the drawing's depth and dimensionality.

History & Provenance

Created in 1856, the drawing is directly linked to Simpson's experiences during the Crimean War campaign (1854-55). It is part of a compiled volume of his sketches from this period.

Context

The artwork reflects Simpson's firsthand observations during the Crimean War, offering a personal, human-scale perspective alongside broader military and historical events.

Legacy

As part of Simpson's war sketches, this drawing contributes to the historical and artistic record of the Crimean War, providing insight into the people and atmospheres Simpson encountered.

Artist & collection

Portrait of William Simpson

Artist

William Simpson

William Simpson (1823–1899) was an artist, born in Glasgow.

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Who painted Sketches made during the Campaign of 1854-55 in the Crimea, Circassia and Constantinople?

Sketches made during the Campaign of 1854-55 in the Crimea, Circassia and Constantinople was painted by William Simpson in 1856.

Where can I see Sketches made during the Campaign of 1854-55 in the Crimea, Circassia and Constantinople?

Sketches made during the Campaign of 1854-55 in the Crimea, Circassia and Constantinople is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Sketches made during the Campaign of 1854-55 in the Crimea, Circassia and Constantinople?

Sketches made during the Campaign of 1854-55 in the Crimea, Circassia and Constantinople is associated with Impressionism.

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Museum-quality prints of Sketches made during the Campaign of 1854-55 in the Crimea, Circassia and Constantinople are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.