£42
Early 20th Century School Watercolour: Tower Bridge, London in Fog
A finely executed early 20th century watercolour depicting Tower Bridge shrouded in mist, viewed from the River Thames. In the foreground, a series of moored steamships and lighters are rendered in muted industrial tones, while the silhouettes of smaller river craft and barges fade into the hazy skyline. The domed structure behind Tower Bridge adds a strong compositional anchor and suggests the bustling commercial heart of the city.
The artist has captured the atmospheric interplay of light, smoke and water with confidence and delicacy, giving the work both documentary interest and tonal beauty.
Image size approx. 55cm x 39cm.
Glazed and framed in a dark stained moulded frame. The painting is in good overall condition, showing only minor age-related foxing and gentle toning.
A classic view of working London, evocative of the city’s industrial past and maritime heritage.
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