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London As It Is: London Bridge, from Southwark Bridge

Thomas Shotter Boys

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a river with a bridge in the background. The river is wide and calm, with several boats and ships on it. In the foreground, there are two sailboats, one with a brown sail and the other with a dark-colored sail. There are also several other boats and ships scattered throughout the river. The bridge in the background has multiple arches and appears to be made of stone. On either side of the river, there are buildings and structures, including what appears to be a church or cathedral with tall spires on the right side. The sky above is cloudy and gray. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a daytime scene, possibly during the 19th century. The color palette is muted, with shades of brown, gray, and green dominating the scene.

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900 × 370 px
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