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About this object

  • Maker:

    Deane, Charles

  • ID:

    C355

  • Production date:

    1821

  • Location:

    On Display: Museum of London Docklands: First Port of Empire

  • This is one of a pair of paintings by Charles Deane which explore the impact of Waterloo Bridge on London's cityscape. Designed by John Rennie, Waterloo Bridge was opened in June 1817 and originally called Strand Bridge. The spires of City churches and the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral can be seen beyond the bridge. In the foreground, a Thames waterman prepares to ferry passengers across to Lambeth.

  • Measurements

    H 1240 mm; W 1978 mm; (framed)

  • Materials

    oil; canvas

  • Last Updated

    2024-03-26

FURTHER INFORMATION
  • NUMBER OF ITEMS

    1

  • STATUS

    permanent collection

  • CREDIT

    Presented by A.L. Nicholson through the Art Fund

  • COPYRIGHT HOLDER

    digital image copyright Museum of London

  • Related Person

    Rennie, John (related)

  • Related place

    Lambeth (depicted)

  • Related Group

    Bridge

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