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Southwark Bridge, From Bankside

Engraver William Wallis British
After Thomas Hosmer Shepherd British, born France
Publisher Jones & Co.
July 28, 1827
Not on view
A bridge spanning the Thames with commercial activities taking place on the river bank in the foreground.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Southwark Bridge, From Bankside
  • Series/Portfolio: Metropolitan Improvements: London in the Nineteenth Century
  • Engraver: William Wallis (British, 1794–1878)
  • Artist: After Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (British (born France), 1793–1864 London)
  • Publisher: Jones & Co.
  • Date: July 28, 1827
  • Medium: Steel engraving, with later hand-coloring
  • Dimensions: Image: 3 7/16 × 5 13/16 in. (8.8 × 14.8 cm)
    Sheet: 5 1/4 × 7 13/16 in. (13.3 × 19.8 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Grace M. Pugh, 1985
  • Object Number: 1986.1180.1968
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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