Rochester Bridge and Barge RMG PW2054, William Lionel Wyllie, circa 1884

Rochester bridge and barge this is one of several studies for '"heave away": barges upward bound, shooting rochester bridge', which wyllie exhibited at the royal academy in 1884. Mrs wyllie, herself a yachtswoman, was the model for the female figure. The drawing illustrates wyllie's thorough knowledge of craft such as thames barges, and his desire for accuracy. Rochester bridge and barge. Date: circa 1884. Dimensions: Sheet: 475 x 321 mm. Collection: Fine art.