Kyleakin, Skye (William Simpson)
William Simpson (1823–1899) made Kyleakin, Skye.
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- Title
- Kyleakin, Skye
- Artist
- William Simpson (1823–1899)
- Artist born in
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Can the image of "Kyleakin, Skye" by William Simpson be freely reproduced?
The copyright answer for "Kyleakin, Skye" by William Simpson: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.
Who is the artist behind "Kyleakin, Skye"?
The artist behind "Kyleakin, Skye" is William Simpson. The work is catalogued under William Simpson's name.
Why is the copyright status of "Kyleakin, Skye" what it is?
"Kyleakin, Skye" 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.
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