London As It Is: Westminster, from Waterloo Bridge

Thomas Shotter Boys

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a river scene with a cityscape in the background. The river is in the foreground and middle ground, with a bridge visible in the distance. The river contains numerous boats and rafts, with some featuring sails. The riverbank on the left side of the image features industrial buildings, including a tall, narrow structure emitting smoke, likely a lighthouse or factory chimney, and another shorter chimney emitting smoke. The right side of the riverbank is lined with buildings that appear to be residential or commercial in nature. In the background, several buildings are visible, including what appears to be a large, Gothic-style structure, possibly a church or government building. The sky above is hazy and cloudy.