London River<br><p>One of many studies of London and its shipping by the marine artist William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931). Several lighters are gathered near a large steamer at a riverside wharf, presumably to receive cargoes for transport upriver. A number of Thames barges, identifiable by their distinctive spritsails, are moored either side of the river and a steam tug is towing a lighter, centre. For another version see PAF2170.<br></p>
London River
<bdi><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:William_Lionel_Wyllie" class="extiw" title="w:en:William Lionel Wyllie"><span title="English painter of maritime themes (1851-1931)">William Lionel Wyllie</span></a>
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early 20<sup>th</sup> century <div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1950-00-00T00:00:00Z/7,P4241,Q40719727</div>
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