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Tower of London

Edwin la Dell

1946

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Contemporary

Dominant colour

Tower of London is a 1946 by Edwin la Dell, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Edwin la Dell
When & what style?: 1946
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a busy river scene with a large boat full of people in the foreground. The boat has red and white colors, and its deck is crowded with passengers. In the background, you can see a castle with towers and a bridge, along with smaller boats and buildings along the riverbank. The artist used bright, bold colors and thick brushstrokes to create movement in the water and steam. The scene looks lively, with people waving and enjoying the ride. Check out more prints by Edwin la Dell.

The story of this work

Overview

A colour lithograph by Edwin La Dell from 1946 shows a steamboat on the River Thames, with the Tower of London visible in the background.

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About the artist

Artist

Edwin la Dell

Thomas Edwin La Dell (7 January 1914 – 27 June 1970) was a British printmaker, lithographer, illustrator and painter active during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.

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