William Simpson, (1823-1899)

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William Simpson, (1823-1899)
A Large Deodar Tree in the Himalayas
signed and dated 'Wm. Simpson. 1865.' and inscribed 'Large Deodar Tree. Kunawer. Himalayas.'; pencil and watercolour heightened with bodycolour, unframed
9 3/8 x 13½in. (239 x 343mm.)

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Simpson was sent to India following the Indian Mutiny in 1857-8. He spent three years there during which time he travelled extensively. Places he visited included Kashmir, Rajasthan, Delhi, Agra, Lucknow and Benares. He departed from Bombay for England in 1862

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