The Houses of Parliament from the River
1864
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1864
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting is called The Houses of Parliament from the River. It was made by James Francis Danby in 1864. The fact that it's an oil painting from this time period is interesting because it shows how artists were using this medium to create realistic scenes. You can learn more about the artist's style by looking up James Francis Danby.
