Officers in their Quarters, Crimea
mezzotint, coloured, engraving
Accession Number

NAM.1956-02-265-1

Description

Officers in their Quarters, Crimea. Coloured mezzotint by W H Simmons after the original painting 'A Welcome Arrival' by John Dalbiac Luard. Three officers unpack tea chests of food and clothing inside their hut; two of the figures are said to be Capt William Gair, Royal Artillery, and Richard Luard, 77th (East Middlesex) Regiment of Foot, brother of the artist. Published by Moore, McQueen and Company, 31 Aug 1863. Associated with the Crimean War (1854-1856).

Campaigns

Crimean War (1854-1856)