City from Limehouse

A drawing of the River Thames, by Wyllie, depicting two steam tugs and several lighters rafted to a Thames barge on the right. The city is visible in the distance along with a larger cargo ship and a crane. During the mid-1870s, Wyllie spent much time on a barge, converted into a floating studio, going up and down the River Thames.

Object Details

ID: PAE4947
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyllie, William Lionel
Places: Limehouse
Date made: 20th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: 152 mm x 355 mm
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