London Bridge with Boats
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a busy river crowded with tall ships and smaller boats. The water is calm, and the ships have many ropes and sails. In the distance, there are buildings with spires and domes, likely part of a city skyline. The artist used loose, quick strokes to capture the light and movement on the water. The ships look like they’re anchored or slowly moving, with a few people visible in the smaller boats. Want to see more of this artist’s work? Check out Edward Cooke.
