The autobiography of William Simpson, R. I. (Crimean Simpson) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781522922124)

William Simpson (28 October 1823 - 17 August 1899) was a Scottish artist, war artist and war correspondent Born into poverty in Glasgow, Simpson went on to become one of the leading 'special artists' of his day, and sketched many scenes of war for the Illustrated London News. His early years were very difficult living in a house with an abusive and alcoholic father, and in 1834 he was sent to live with his grandmother in Perth. Simpson's only formal schooling took place during this period and within a few years, he was working as an apprentice in the Glasgow lithographic firm of Macfarlane. The artist stated later that "this was the turning point which changed all my boyish intentions." It was during the years in Glasgow that he attended the Andersonian University and the Mechanics Institute in the evenings

Author: William Simpson
ISBN-10: 1522922121
ISBN-13: 9781522922124
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 12/25/2015
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.44d