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5920445 The Cemetery at Scutari, 1856 (w/c) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: The Cemetery at Scutari, 1856.
Watercolour by William Simpson (1823-1899), 1856.
Scutari was situated opposite Constantinople on the Bosphorus coast of Turkey. During the first few months of the Crimean War (1854-1856) the hospital there was ill-equipped and the medical staff overwhelmed by the numbers of sick and wounded men. Soldiers sometimes lay untreated for weeks. Acting Assistant Surgeon Henry Bellew of the Army Medical Department described the conditions:
A The poor fellows endured their sufferings with heroic fortitude amounting in appearance to indifference to their fateA...There has been somehow unaccountable neglect in the arrangements for this hospital. Until some hours after the arrival of the men there were neither stores, attendants nor the necessary refreshments on the spot. During this afternoon I attended single handed to the wounds and wants of 74 helpless men. From many, on my knees as they lay on the floor, I cut away the clothes as the easiest and safest way of ridding them of their filth and verminA.
Following a public outcry over the condition of the Army in the East, Lord PalmerstonAs new government formed a sanitary commission consisting of Dr John Sutherland, Dr H. Gavin and Robert Rawlinson, a sanitary engineer, to investigate. They reached Constantinople in March 1855 and their changes, which included the repair of the hospital sewers and improved ventilation, helped reduce the death rate at Scutari by half within weeks. Conditions were also improved by the work of Florence NightingaleAs nurses.); eNational Army Museum; Scottish, out of copyright
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The Cemetery at Scutari, 1856
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is a poignant watercolor print by William Simpson that captures the somber atmosphere of one of the most tragic periods in history. Set against the backdrop of the Crimean War, this image depicts the cemetery at Scutari, a place where countless soldiers found their final resting place. During the early stages of the war, Scutari's hospital was ill-prepared and overwhelmed by an influx of sick and wounded men. The conditions were dire, with soldiers left untreated for weeks on end. Acting Assistant Surgeon Henry Bellew vividly described the neglect and suffering endured by these brave individuals. However, following public outcry and under Lord Palmerston's new government, significant changes were implemented to improve sanitation and medical care. Driven by Florence Nightingale's tireless efforts and supported by a sanitary commission led by Dr John Sutherland and Robert Rawlinson, improvements such as repairing hospital sewers and enhancing ventilation helped reduce mortality rates drastically within weeks. Simpson's artwork serves as a powerful reminder of those who sacrificed their lives during this tumultuous period in history. It encapsulates both despair and hope – despair for those lost but also hope for future generations through improved healthcare practices. This print not only showcases Simpson's artistic talent but also acts as a testament to human resilience in times of adversity. It serves as a visual representation of how collective action can bring about positive change even amidst unimaginable hardships.
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