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Rotherhithe's Maritime Past: Sailing Ships and St. Mary's Church Spire, 1835
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The engraving depicts a vivid scene from the banks of the River Thames, offering a glimpse into the bustling maritime life of Rotherhithe in the early 19th century.
In the foreground, we see fishermen engaged in their daily labor, hauling in their catch, which reflects the area's longstanding association with fishing and the river trade. The background is dominated by the spire of St. Mary's Church, an iconic landmark that rises above the riverside buildings, asserting the village's historical and communal significance.
The waters are busy with an assortment of sailing ships, some moored and others presumably navigating the tides of the Thames. These vessels illustrate the variety of ships that would have been common sights during this era, representing both local river traffic and larger ships that connected London to international ports.
William Tombleson's 'Eighty picturesque views on the Thames and Medway,' from which this print is taken, is known for its detailed and accurate representations of the landscape and life along these important waterways around the year 1840. The attention to detail in the engraving — from the texture of the water and the rigging of the ships to the activities of the people — offers both aesthetic appeal and historical documentation. It's an artistic window into a period when the River Thames was a lifeline for commerce and daily life, and Rotherhithe was a vibrant node in London's maritime economy.
- Dimensions:Height: 8.08 in (20.5 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1835
- Condition:Good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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