London Bridges RMG PW2269, William Lionel Wyllie, circa 1890

London bridges a busy scene in the upper pool, looking upriver towards london bridge. The dome of st paul’s rises above the horizon on the north side, with the monument to the great fire of london visible to its right. Clusters of lighters dot the river, some rafted together, while others surround steam vessels to receive cargo for taking ashore. The image is signed 'w l wyllie', lower left. This work was exhibited in the special exhibition gallery, october 1974 and again in 1987 for ‘masters of the sea’ (exhibition number: 144). London bridges. Date: circa 1890. Dimensions: Sheet: 605 x 458 mm; Mount: 834 mm x 606 mm. Collection: Fine art.