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Sebastopol from the Rear of the English Batteries (Plate 5) - William Simpson (1823-1899) - 1856
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Sebastopol from the Rear of the English Batteries (Plate 5)

ArtistWilliam Simpson (1823-1899)
EngraverEdmund Walker (1814-1882)
Date1856
TechniqueLithography, Sepia-toned
CategoryMilitary
SourceThe Campaign in the Crimea: An Historical Sketch by George Brackenbury, London, Published Oct. 1, 1856 by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co., Day & Son Lithographers to the Queen

Description

This engraving presents a panoramic view of the city of Sevastopol from behind the British batteries during the Crimean War. In the foreground, the movement of military units and supply convoys is depicted, while in the background, the city and the smoke of battle are rendered in detail. William Simpson, who painted this engraving, was a painter and engraver sent to the war zones for The Illustrated London News during the Crimean War.

About the Original The Original Name Of The Engraved Painting is "Sebastopol from the Rear of the English Batteries", 1855, Watercolor on Paper, 24 x 34 cm, Private Collection, London, England