William Simpson Collection

A Christmas Dinner on the Heights before Sevastopol, 1855. Artist: William Simpson
A Christmas Dinner on the Heights before Sevastopol, 1855. Troops celebrating Christmas during the Crimean War. Found in the collection of the State Museum of the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855

Crimean War (Russo-Turkish War)
863352 Crimean War (Russo-Turkish War); (add.info.: Crimean War (Russo-Turkish War) 1853-1856. Siege of Sebastopol, October 1854 to September 1855. British troops inside the captured Redan

Crossing a River in the Terai, 1876. Creator: C.R
Crossing a River in the Terai, 1876. The future King Edward VII hunting tigers in India....the elephant is very careful, feeling the ground with his trunk for the edge of the nullah

A Street Railway in New York, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: Unknown
A Street Railway in New York, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Engraving after a sketch by Mr. W. Simpson

The Prince of Wales in the Terai: Tiffin in the Jungle...1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales in the Terai: Tiffin in the Jungle, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in...the Terai, or forest wilderness, on the frontier of Nepaul

Skinning a Tiger, from a sketch by one of our special artists in India, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Skinning a Tiger, from a sketch by one of our special artists in India, 1876. The future King Edward VII goes tiger hunting

Tame Elephants hunting a Wild Elephant, from a sketch by one of our special artists in India, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Tame Elephants hunting a Wild Elephant, from a sketch by one of our special artists in India, 1876. Royal visit by the future King Edward VII....his Royal Highness rode forth with a pack of tame

The Royal Visit to India: waiting for the Shahzadah, Gwalior...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Visit to India: waiting for the Shahzadah, Gwalior, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876....his Royal Highness went to visit Scindia at Gwalior...The townspeople of Lushkur

The Prince of Wales in India: native soldiers distinguished for their services, 1876. Creator: William Simpson
The Prince of Wales in India: native soldiers distinguished for their services, 1876. Russaldar Major Maun Sing, Sirdar Bahadoor...senior native officer of the 9th Bengal Cavalry...He served at

The Grand Chapter of the Star of India at Calcutta: the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Grand Chapter of the Star of India at Calcutta: the Prince of Wales passing from his tent to the Grand Chapter Tent, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

The Prince of Wales in the Terai: crossing a Nullah in the Jungle...1876. Creator: W. J. P
The Prince of Wales in the Terai: crossing a Nullah in the Jungle, facsimile of a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

Interview at Sealkote, on the 9th March, between the Maharajah Runjeet Singh of Cashmere... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Interview at Sealkote, on the 9th March, between the Maharajah Runjeet [sic] Singh of Cashmere and His Excellency Lord Canning - from a sketch by Mr. Simpson, 1860

The Members of the Institute of Painters in Water-Colours (engraving)
1044259 The Members of the Institute of Painters in Water-Colours (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Golden Temple, Benares, 1862 (pencil and w / c, with touches of white and gum arabic)
1196748 The Golden Temple, Benares, 1862 (pencil and w/c, with touches of white and gum arabic) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99)

The Prince of Wales in the Terai Beating the Jungle with Sir Jung Bahadur Rana
1196706 The Prince of Wales in the Terai Beating the Jungle with Sir Jung Bahadur Rana, 1876 (pencil, w/c, heightened touches of white and gum arabic) by Simpson

The Jami Masjid, Delhi, 1864 (pencil, pen and grey ink, w / c, heightened touches of whi)
1196705 The Jami Masjid, Delhi, 1864 (pencil, pen and grey ink, w/c, heightened touches of whi) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99)

The Crimea: Panoramic View of Sebastopol Showing the Military Encampments and the Harbour
652033 The Crimea: Panoramic View of Sebastopol Showing the Military Encampments and the Harbour; and a Panoramic View of Inkerman Showing a Military Encampment and Cavalry at Dawn

Battle of the Tchernaya, 16th August 1855. Creator: RM Bryson
Battle of the Tchernaya, 16th August 1855. An episode during the Crimean War (Russo/Turkish War) 1853-1856 in which the Allies, France, Britain and Turkey, repulsed the Russians at Traktir Bridge

The Town Batteries... of Sebastopol from the advanced parallel of Chapmans Attack, 23 June 1855
The Town Batteries or Interior Fortifications of Sebastopol from the advanced parallel of Chapmans Attack, 23 June 1855. Scene from the Crimean War

Kertch from the North, 1855. Creator: Edmund Walker
Kertch from the North, 1855. The seat of war in the East. Scene from the Crimean War: view of Kertch from the road to Yenikale, with British soldiers in the foreground

The Cavalry Affair of the Heights of Bulganak - the First Gun... 1854, (1855)
The Cavalry Affair of the Heights of Bulganak - the First Gun, 19th September 1854, (1855). Scene from the Crimean War: troops before the Battle of the Alma

Fortress of Yenikale, looking towards the Sea of Azoff, 1855. Creator: Edmund Walker
Fortress of Yenikale, looking towards the Sea of Azoff, 1855. Scene from the Crimean War: the fortress of Yeni-Kale, near Kerch, was used as a military hospital by the Russians

Balaklava, looking towards the sea, 1855. Creator: W Walton
Balaklava, looking towards the sea, 1855. Scene from the Crimean War: soldiers and bell tents in the foreground, with British ships in the harbour beyond. Published 15 January 1855

Distant View of Lord Raglans Headquarters before Sebastopol, 1855. Creator: Thomas Picken
Distant View of Lord Raglans Headquarters before Sebastopol, 1855. Scene from the Crimean War: British military encampments and the headquarters of Fitzroy HJ Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan

Prince Woronzoffs Palace near Yalta on the South Coast of the Crimea, 1854, (1855). British ships off the coast, with the palace of Prince Mikhail Vorontsov in the distance

Camp of the 3rd Division, July 9th 1855. Creator: Edmund Walker
Camp of the 3rd Division, July 9th 1855. Scene from the Crimean War: British forces camped outside Sebastopol. Published in 1855

A Christmas Dinner on the Heights before Sebastopol. 1855. Artist: John Alfred Vinter
A Christmas Dinner on the Heights before Sebastopol. 1855. British officers round the table in a tent during the Crimean War: Captain Sir Charles Russell, Captain Charles Turner

Balaklava Looking Towards the Sea, 1855. Artist: W Walton
Balaklava Looking Towards the Sea, 1855. View of Balaclava Harbour looking towards the Black Sea at the time of the Crimean War

London Bridge, 1852. Artist: William Simpson
London Bridge, 1852. View with boats on the River Thames. In the foreground there are boats moored on the south bank with the River Thames at low tide

The North Side of the Harbour at Sebastopol, 22 June 1855. Artist: Jonathan Needham
The North Side of the Harbour at Sebastopol, 22 June 1855 ; showing three soldiers with firearms in a defensive position above the harbour

Cape Aiya, Looking North Towards Balaklava, Crimea, Ukraine, 1855; showing a ship, probably from the allied fleet, just of the Black Sea coast in the Crimea

The Lighthouse at Cape Chersonese, Looking South, Crimea, Ukraine, 1855. Artist
The Lighthouse at Cape Chersonese, Looking South, Crimea, Ukraine, 1855. Ships off the Crimean coast

Excavated Church in the Caverns at Inkermann Looking West, Crimea, Ukraine, 1855. Two soldiers taking up position overlooking the Valley of Inkerman in the Crimea

British Museum, Holborn, London, 1852. Artist: William Simpson
British Museum, Holborn, Camden, London, 1852; a view from Great Russell Street with figures and carriages

General Post Office, London, 1852. Artist: Thomas Picken
View of the Old General Post Office on St Martins le Grand, London, 1852. With the dome of St Pauls Cathedral in the background and figures

The Battle of Alma, 1855 (1909). Artist: William Simpson
The Battle of Alma, 1855 (1909). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

Interior of Fort Nicholas, 1856. Artist: Edmund Walker
Interior of Fort Nicholas, 1856. The print shows an interior view of Fort of Saint Nicholas, held by Russians until 1853, when Turks stormed the enemy lines

Ditch of the Bastion Du Mat, 1856. Artist: Edmund Walker
Ditch of the Bastion Du Mat, 1856. A depiction of an episode from the Crimean War (1853 - 1856). The Bastion du Mat was a redoubt built by the French Army at the far left of the British lines

Kamiesch, 1856. Artist: Edmund Walker
Kamiesch, 1856. The print shows an episode of the Crimean War (1853 - 1856), the French Army occupying the place of Kamiesch on the west coast during the Battle of Balaclava (1854)

Church in the Rear of the Redan, Looking North - Showing the Effects of Shot and Shell, 1856. Artist: W Trask
Church in the Rear of the Redan, Looking North - Showing the Effects of Shot and Shell, 1856. The image depicts an episode of the Crimean War (1853 - 1856)

Cavalry Camp, 1856. A depiction of a military encampment during the Siege of Sevastopol (1854-1855), as a part of the Crimean War (1853-1856)

Camp of the 4th Division, 1856. Artist: George Brackenbury
Camp of the 4th Division, 1856. The print shows a military encampment during the Siege of Sevastopol (1854-1855), as a part of the Crimean War (1853-1856). After William Simpson (1823-1899)

Ditch of the Malakoff, Battery Gervais, and Rear of Redan, 1856. Artist: Thomas Picken
Ditch of the Malakoff, Battery Gervais, and Rear of Redan, 1856. The image depicts an important episode of the Crimean War (1853-1856)

Quarantine Cemetery and Church with French Battery No. 50, 1856. Artist: Georges McCulloch
Quarantine Cemetery and Church with French Battery No. 50, 1856. The image depicts a church and a quarantine cemetery during the Crimean War (1853-1856)

Kertch from the North, 1856. Artist: Georges McCulloch
Kertch from the North, 1856. A depiction of the expedition to Kertch by the British forces. The capture of the city of Kertch is part of the Siege of Sevastopol (1854-1855)

The Valley of Baidar, from Rear Petroskis Villa, Looking East, 1856. Artists: Jonathan Needham, William Simpson
The Valley of Baidar, from Rear Petroskis Villa, Looking East, 1856. A depiction of the Valley of Baidar taken from Petroskis Villa. The episode is part of the Crimean War (1853 -1856)

The North Side of the Harbour of Sebastopol, from the Top of the Harbour, 1856. Artist: W Trask
The North Side of the Harbour of Sebastopol, from the Top of the Harbour, 1856. A depiction of the Harbour of Sevastopol taken from a surrounding high ground

Fortress of Yenikale Looking Towards the Sea of Azof, 1856. Artist: Georges McCulloch
Fortress of Yenikale Looking Towards the Sea of Azof, 1856. A depiction of the Fortress of Yenikale during the Crimean War (1853-1856)

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William Simpson was a talented artist known for his detailed and captivating works. One of his notable pieces is "A Christmas Dinner on the Heights before Sevastopol, 1855, " which depicts soldiers celebrating amidst the harsh conditions of war. In another work titled "The Members of the Institute of Painters in Water-Colours, " Simpson showcases his skill in engraving, capturing the essence of this esteemed group. His versatility is evident in "The Golden Temple, Benares, 1862, " where he masterfully combines pencil and watercolor to bring out the beauty and spirituality of this iconic structure. Simpson's talent extended beyond landscapes and architecture; he also depicted historical events such as "The Prince of Wales in the Terai Beating the Jungle with Sir Jung Bahadur Rana. " This painting captures a significant moment between two influential figures. Another historical piece by Simpson is "The Jami Masjid, Delhi, 1864, " showcasing his ability to create intricate details using various mediums. His involvement in documenting war is evident through works like "The Crimea: Panoramic View of Sebastopol Showing the Military Encampments and the Harbour" and "Battle of Tchernaya, 16th August 1855. " These paintings provide an immersive experience into military life during that time period. Simpson's attention to detail shines through in pieces like "The Town Batteries. . of Sebastopol from the advanced parallel of Chapmans Attack" and "Kertch from North. " These artworks display not only his technical skills but also his ability to capture emotions within a scene. "The Cavalry Affair on Heights Bulganak - The First Gun. . 1854" portrays action-packed moments during battle while maintaining clarity and precision. Similarly, Simpson's depiction of Fortress Yenikale offers viewers a glimpse into its grandeur as it overlooks the Sea Azoff.