On River Lee, not far from Horse and Groom
1831
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1831
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
On River Lee, not far from Horse and Groom is a 1831 watercolor by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolor shows a quiet river winding through a flat, grassy landscape. Tall trees line the banks, and a small signpost stands near the water’s edge. The sky is light and soft, with a few scattered clouds. The painting looks sketchy but careful, with loose brushstrokes and light washes of color. The title written on the painting, *"On River Lee, not far from Horse and Groom,"* hints at a real place. Shepherd’s loose style makes the scene feel fresh and quick, like a snapshot of nature. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of this painting in person.
A watercolour sketch by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd from 1831 depicts a bend in the River Lea, featuring a jetty on the left with a visible sign. The work was part of the John Edmund Gardner collection of London topographical drawings before passing through several owners, including Edward Coates MP, and was eventually split among institutions and collectors. The portion related to Hoxton, Homerton, Hackney, and Bethnal Green was acquired by the Hon. Arthur Villiers and donated to the Bethnal Green Museum.
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Thomas Hosmer Shepherd painted London’s waterways in the 1830s, turning busy locks and quiet river bends into crisp watercolours.
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