Paintings, Prints & Drawings — 1789
London Bridge
Farrington was a prolific diarist and topographical painter. Like many artists at the time he was fascinated by the effects of light on the river and surrounding area. On 6 November 1812, he wrote:
‘I walked over Blackfryars Bridge & proceeded upon the Banks of the River towards London Bridge & studied the effect of light, haze & colour upon St Paul’s & the buildings on the London side of the River.’
This view shows Old London Bridge after it had been widened and the buildings removed between 1758-62. Despite this, the bridge was still too narrow and restricted river traffic. It was finally demolished in 1831 and replaced by John Rennie's design.
- Category:
- Paintings, Prints & Drawings
- Object ID:
- 54.134/2
- Object name:
- London Bridge
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- Artist/Maker:
- Farington, Joseph
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- Production date:
- 1789
- Material:
paper, ink, watercolour
- Measurements/duration:
- H 403 mm, W 601 mm (paper)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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