Camp of the 3rd Division, July 9th 1855 (Plate 12)

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

Description

This engraving captures the daily life of the British 3rd Division’s camp during the Crimean War, with soldiers engaged in leisure, chores, and conversation amidst rows of tents under a dramatic sky. The composition documents the scale and organization of the encampment as well as the diverse experiences of soldiers in the field. 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 "Camp of the 3rd Division, July 9th 1855", 1855, Watercolor on Paper, 24 x 34 cm, Private Collection, London, England