The North Side of The Harbour of Sebastopol, From the Top of the Harbour, 22nd June 1855 (Plate 24)

Artist	William Simpson (1823–1899)
Engraver	W.Trask
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 presents a panoramic view of Sevastopol Harbor from the north bank looking south, from the viewpoint of the harbor hill, on June 22, 1855. 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 "The North Side of the Harbour of Sebastopol, from the Top of the Harbour 22nd June 1855", 1855, Watercolor on Paper, approx. 24 x 34 cm, Private Collection, London, England