Buddhist Rock Cut Temple, Ajanta (William Simpson)
William Simpson (1823–1899) made Buddhist Rock Cut Temple, Ajanta.
Buddhist Rock Cut Temple, Ajanta, in brief
- Title
- Buddhist Rock Cut Temple, Ajanta
- Artist
- William Simpson (1823–1899)
- Artist born in
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Subject
- mountains, temples
High-resolution images of Buddhist Rock Cut Temple, Ajanta
William Simpson, Buddhist Rock Cut Temple, Ajanta. Public domain.
Questions on Buddhist Rock Cut Temple, Ajanta, answered
What is "Buddhist Rock Cut Temple, Ajanta" about?
The themes present in "Buddhist Rock Cut Temple, Ajanta" by William Simpson include mountains, temples. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.
Is "Buddhist Rock Cut Temple, Ajanta" free of copyright?
"Buddhist Rock Cut Temple, Ajanta" by William Simpson is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.
Who created "Buddhist Rock Cut Temple, Ajanta"?
"Buddhist Rock Cut Temple, Ajanta" is attributed to William Simpson.
What explains the copyright situation of "Buddhist Rock Cut Temple, Ajanta" by William Simpson?
"Buddhist Rock Cut Temple, Ajanta" by William Simpson is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and William Simpson died in 1899.
About the artist, William Simpson
1823–1899, United Kingdom
William Simpson
A Life Etched in Conflict and Culture William Simpson, a name forever linked to the stark realities of the Crimean War—often whispered as “Crimean Simpson”—was far more than a mere war artist. He was a visual chronicler, an intrepid observer who documented a 19th-century world undergoing rapid transformation. Born into the grinding poverty of Glasgow in 1823, his journey from hardship to prominence stands as a testament to both innate talent and unwavering tenacity. His early life was shadowed by a difficult family situation; an abusive and alcoholic father led him to seek refuge with his grandmother in Perth at age ten—a move that, while offering stability, limited formal schooling but ignited within him a lifelong dedication to self-directed learning.