Upper Thames Street: building work in progress

About this work

This painting shows a busy city street corner with tall, old buildings under construction. Workers in hard hats and overalls move around scaffolding, while a horse-drawn cart and a few pedestrians add life to the scene. The buildings are made of brick, with some windows boarded up, and the sky above is pale and hazy. The artist focused on the messy, everyday side of city life—dust, tools, and half-finished structures. This isn’t polished; it’s raw and full of movement, like a snapshot of a moment in time. If you like this gritty style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.