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Sir Colin Campbell and Major General Mansfield, 1857 circa (steel engraving)
5920213 Sir Colin Campbell and Major General Mansfield, 1857 circa (steel engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Sir Colin Campbell and Major General Mansfield, 1857 circa.
Steel engraving from a photograph by unknown artist.
General Sir Colin Campbell and his Chief of Staff, Major-General William Mansfield, reading good news in despatches. When news of the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859) reached Britain, Prime Minister Lord Palmerston offered Campbell the post of Commander-in-Chief in India. He accepted and left the following day, arriving in Calcutta in August 1857. After organising his army and clearing Lower Bengal of rebels, Campbell brought about the second relief of Lucknow in November 1857. He returned to Lucknow the following March and captured the city.); eNational Army Museum; out of copyright
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This steel engraving, titled "Sir Colin Campbell and Major General Mansfield, 1857 circa" takes us back to a significant moment in history. The image showcases two distinguished figures - General Sir Colin Campbell and his Chief of Staff, Major-General William Mansfield - engrossed in reading good news from despatches. The photograph captures the essence of relief and triumph amidst the backdrop of the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). As news of this uprising reached Britain, Prime Minister Lord Palmerston appointed Campbell as Commander-in-Chief in India. Without hesitation, Campbell embarked on his journey and arrived in Calcutta in August 1857. With great determination and strategic planning, Campbell organized his army and successfully cleared Lower Bengal of rebels. In November 1857, he achieved a monumental feat by orchestrating the second relief of Lucknow. This victory was followed by another triumph when he returned to Lucknow the following March and captured the city. The unknown artist skillfully immortalized this historic moment through their meticulous steel engraving technique. Every detail is etched with precision, allowing us to witness the intensity on both men's faces as they absorb positive developments during a challenging time. Preserved at London's National Army Museum, this print serves as a testament to Sir Colin Campbell's leadership skills alongside Major-General William Mansfield's unwavering support. It reminds us that even amidst adversity, courage can prevail with astute military strategies and dedicated individuals working towards a common goal
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