GRAVÜR DÜNYASI
Digital Engraving Library
| Artist | William Simpson (1823-1899) |
| Date | 1856 |
| Technique | Lithography, Sepia-toned |
| Category | Military |
| Source | The 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 |
This engraving provides a detailed depiction of the British heavy and light cavalry units' camp dated July 9, 1855, during the Crimean War. In the foreground, officers and soldiers are seen conversing, while the tents and horses reflect the organization and activity of camp life. In the background, rows of tents stretching across a wide area and the surrounding landscape emphasize the scale and military order of the camp. Although the exact identities of the high-ranking officers in the foreground are not confirmed, it is highly likely that they include James Brudenell, Lord Cardigan, commander of the Light Cavalry Brigade, and James Scarlett, commander of the Heavy Cavalry Brigade. 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.
