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Soldiers in the snow, 1854 circa (w / c)
5921032 Soldiers in the snow, 1854 circa (w/c) by Adkinson, Richard (fl.1854); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Soldiers in the snow, 1854 circa.
Watercolour by former Colour Sergeant Richard Adkinson (b 1835), 19th (1st Yorkshire North Riding) Regiment of Foot.
Richard Adkinson, born on 28 April 1835 in Kibworth, Leicestershire, enlisted in the 19th (1st Yorkshire North Riding) Regiment of Foot on 30 December 1852 and was promoted corporal in March 1854. In the Crimea, Adkinson was wounded at the Alma but returned to duty during the Siege of Sevastopol. He went on to serve in India from June 1857 until January 1872.
Although this watercolour of a party of the 19th Regiment of Foot trudging through thick snow from Balaklava to Sevastopol in the winter of 1854-1855 was not made on the spot, it depicts an identifiable location with the plateau of Sevastopol ahead and the route to the British encampment round the col to the left. In the worst of the winter, with wheeled transport unable to negotiate the unmade roads and most of the horses dead, soldiers were forced to complete the nineteen kilometre round journey to Balaklava themselves in order to collect their supplies.
Paintings by other ranks depicting the Crimean War (1854-1856) are rare as, unlike officers, they did not receive instruction in drawing and lacked ready access to materials.); © National Army Museum
Media ID 25180296
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This print titled "Soldiers in the Snow, 1854 circa" by Richard Adkinson takes us back to a chilling moment during the Crimean War. Former Colour Sergeant Adkinson, who served in the 19th (1st Yorkshire North Riding) Regiment of Foot, showcases his artistic talent through this watercolour masterpiece. The painting depicts a group of soldiers trudging through thick snow from Balaklava to Sevastopol in the winter of 1854-1855. Despite not being made on-site, it accurately captures an identifiable location with the plateau of Sevastopol ahead and the route to the British encampment around the col to their left. During this harsh winter period, wheeled transport was unable to navigate unmade roads and most horses had perished. Consequently, soldiers were compelled to make a grueling nineteen-kilometer round journey on foot from Balaklava just to collect their supplies. What makes this artwork even more remarkable is that paintings depicting war scenes by lower-ranking soldiers are exceedingly rare due to their lack of formal training in drawing and limited access to art materials compared to officers. Through Adkinson's brushstrokes, we glimpse into a challenging time for these brave men as they faced extreme weather conditions while fulfilling their duties. This poignant image serves as a testament not only to Adkinson's artistic abilities but also as a reminder of the sacrifices made by ordinary soldiers during times of conflict.
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