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About this object

  • ID:

    60.50

  • Production date:

    c. 1850

  • Location:

    In Store

  • The topographical painter Henry Pether is best known for his moonliight scenes. This moon-lit view of the Strand waterfront looks north-eastwards and shows Somerset House, Waterloo Bridge, St. Bride's spire and, in the distance, St. Paul's Cathedral. In the foreground is York Water Gate with the Adelphi wharves and the Royal Terrace beyond. A number of barges and rowing boats are depicted in the right foreground.  < ...Read more

  • Measurements

    H 585 mm; W 841 mm (unframed)

  • Materials

    oil; canvas; wood

  • Last Updated

    2024-03-26

FURTHER INFORMATION
  • NUMBER OF ITEMS

    1

  • STATUS

    permanent collection

  • COPYRIGHT HOLDER

    digital image copyright Museum of London

  • Related Person

    Dickens, Charles (related)

  • Related place

    River Thames (depicted)

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