The Capture of the Fort of Majhidea/ Trans-Gogra Campaign/ 27th Dec: 1858
pen and ink, drawing
Accession Number
NAM.2006-05-71-1
Description
The Capture of the Fort of Majhidea/ Trans-Gogra Campaign/ 27th Dec: 1858. Pen and ink drawing by Lt Col Henry Hope Crealock, 1859. Original of the photogravure, No 25 in the set published by J Hogarth, 1859. In the background a siege is underway. In the foreground Campbell, seated in a chair with his arm in a sling, directs his staff. Signed, ‘H H Crealock del/ Jany. 1859’. Associated with the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859) and 2nd China War (1856-1860).
Campaigns
Indian Mutiny (1857-1859), 2nd China War (1856-1860)