All About News from My Lad by James Campbell

Title of Artwork: “News from My Lad”

Artwork by James Campbell

Year Created 1859

Summary of News from My Lad

When it came to this picture, Campbell exploited public interest in the fate of soldiers involved in resolving the Indian Mutiny. An elderly locksmith is shown opening a letter from his son in the military.

This picture appears to be based on the artist’s painting, ‘Waiting for Legal Advice,’ which is also in the Walker Art Gallery collection.

What’s written on the letter in this man’s hands?

Lucknow, 3rd of March 1858. In India, under the scorching sun, I write this letter to my dear old Daddy. I dare say you’ll read it in the old shop.

Information Citations

En.wikipedia.org, https://en.wikipedia.org/.