Town batteries (William Simpson)
William Simpson (1823–1899) made Town batteries.
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StatsTown batteries, in brief
- Title
- Town batteries
- Artist
- William Simpson (1823–1899)
- Artist born in
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
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William Simpson, Town batteries. Public domain.
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Can the image of "Town batteries" by William Simpson be freely reproduced?
"Town batteries" by William Simpson is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.
Which artist is "Town batteries" attributed to?
"Town batteries" was created by William Simpson. The information on this page describes William Simpson's original work.
Why is the copyright status of "Town batteries" what it is?
"Town batteries" 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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