London River

A busy London river scene depicting many craft including a paddle steamer, lighters, Thames barges and larger cargo ships. This drawing was used as an illustration for Wyllie's book 'The Tidal Thames' (1894), written by Grant Allen. It was also exhibited in the Special Exhibition Gallery, October 1974.

Object Details

ID: PAF2153
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wyllie, William Lionel
Places: Unlinked place
Date made: 1884
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Sheet: 268 x 443 mm; Mount: 480 mm x 631 mm