Paintings, Prints & Drawings — 1872
York Water Gate and the Adelphi from the River
John O'Connor's view of the Strand waterfront shows the area at high tide, shortly before the construction of the Embankment. The view is eastwards and takes in Somerset House and an arch of Waterloo Bridge, as well as the water gate.
Erected in 1626 by Nicholas Stone, York Water Gate was intended as the stately riverside entrance to the Duke of Buckingham's mansion, which was built in the same year. The gate is shown here in its original position fronting the Thames but, following the construction of the Embankment, it moved some distance inland. Behind the gate is the terrace of York buildings and to the right are the Adelphi wharves, with the Royal Terrace towering above.
In 1848 O'Connor moved from Ireland to London, where he worked as principal scene painter at the Haymarket Theatre. As well as painting scenes for the theatre, O'Connor specialised in topographical views.
- Category:
- Paintings, Prints & Drawings
- Object ID:
- A7545
- Object name:
- York Water Gate and the Adelphi from the River
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- Artist/Maker:
- O'Connor, John
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- Production date:
- 1872
- Material:
oil, canvas, wood
- Measurements/duration:
- H 600 mm, W 997 mm (unframed), H 695 mm, W 1100 mm, D 70 mm (framed)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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