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William Simpson (1823-1899)
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William Simpson (1823-1899)

A Tibetan Weaver

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William Simpson (1823-1899)
A Tibetan Weaver
titled 'A Tibetan Weaver.' (lower left) and signed and dated 'Wm. Simpson. 1895.' (lower right)
pencil and watercolour on paper
unframed
10¼ x 14in. (26 x 35.1cm.)
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Simpson travelled in the Himalayas in 1860-61, penetrating into Tibet, and was one of the first artists to illustrate life in the area. He later recalled: '... what a pleasant life it is wandering about in these beautiful hills, with a small tent and a few servants ... To the sportsman, the naturalist, the geologist, and I can speak for the artist, there is always something of interest. The Hindus believe it is a place for the gods. You feel like lotus-eaters -- far above the world and all its strife and troubles.' (Autobiography, pp. 150-51).