Artwork
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 a drawing by the Impressionist artist William Simpson. It dates from 19 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This drawing by William Simpson is a collection of sketches and notes created during the Crimean campaign of 1854-55.
Subject & Meaning
The sketches depict small boats, some modified to carry gunpowder, used by British forces in attempts to destroy Russian ships at Sebastopol. Notes on the page describe a man named Sheppard using these boats for clandestine attacks.
Technique & Style
The drawing features quick, loose sketches with light lines and cross-hatching for shading, giving it a rough, improvised quality. The handwriting is messy, suggesting the work was done rapidly.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Simpson drew what he saw during the Crimean War in the 1850s, including sketches of battles and camps in Crimea and Constantinople.
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