1831
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Opening of London Bridge by King William IV and Queen Adelaide on the 1 August 1831 is a 1831 watercolor by Thomas Allom, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a big crowd gathered near a tall, white tower with a spire. Flags wave everywhere—some red, some green, some with crosses—and tents line the background. People in fancy clothes stand on a raised platform, while others walk or chat below. The sky is light and soft, almost like a watercolor wash. The scene looks like a celebration, maybe for a new bridge. The brushstrokes are loose, giving it a dreamy, sketchy feel. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.
A watercolour by Thomas Allom from 1831 depicts the ceremonial opening of London Bridge on 1 August 1831, attended by King William IV and Queen Adelaide.
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Thomas Allom (13 March 1804 – 21 October 1872) was an English architect, artist, and topographical illustrator.
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