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To the King's most excellent Majesty this view of the River & Shipping at Limehouse, 1793 (aquatint & etching, hand-coloured)
7342491 To the King's most excellent Majesty this view of the River & Shipping at Limehouse, 1793 (aquatint & etching, hand-coloured) by Dodd, Robert (1748-1815); 55.7x81.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Robert Dodd [artist]; Freeman & Co [publishers]
Hand-coloured. Plate 2 from Dodd's Seaport set. Inscribed: Painted by Robert Dodd. Plate 2d. of a Collection of the Seaports & of the River Thames. / To the King's most excellent Majesty This View of the River & Shipping at Limehouse / By His most gracious Permission-Is with all Humility Inscribed By His Majesty's Dutiful and Loyal Subjects. / Dodd Woodfall & Freeman / Published under the Patronage of the King June 4th. 1793 by Freeman & Co. Printsellers to his Majesty No.95 Strand. Includes detail of a cargo vessel, merchantman Ann Gordon ca. 1793.
Dodd did two series of seaport and dockyard prints, easily confused in image terms. The early and slightly smaller unnumbered Royal Dockyard set was published by Boydell, comprising Blackwall and Deptford (PAH9746) on 25 March 1789; Woolwich, October 1789 (PAH9725); Portsmouth, 1790 (PAH9742); Plymouth, 1790 (PAH9767) and Chatham, 1798 (PAH9714). The larger numbered ones in a series called a Collection of the Sea Ports & of the River Thames were published by Freeman on 4 June 1793: no.1 Greenwich (PAI7098), no. 2 Limehouse (PAI7128), no. 3 a view of the river and shipping near the Tower of London, and no. 4 Dover (PAI7087).); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. © © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
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This stunning aquatint and etching print by Robert Dodd captures the bustling activity of the River Thames at Limehouse in 1793. The hand-coloured details bring this historical scene to life, showcasing a cargo vessel and the merchantman 'Ann Gordon' among other ships. Commissioned by Freeman & Co under the patronage of King George III, this print is part of Dodd's 'Seaport' set, which includes various views of seaports and dockyards along the River Thames. The inscription on the print pays homage to His Majesty with all humility and loyalty. Dodd's meticulous attention to detail in depicting the river and shipping at Limehouse transports viewers back in time to a bustling maritime hub filled with trade and commerce. The intricate lines and shading showcase his skill as an artist, capturing not just a moment in history but also a glimpse into daily life along the river. As one admires this artwork, it serves as a reminder of London's rich maritime history and its importance as a center for trade during that era. This print is not just a visual representation but also a historical document that tells stories of ships coming and going, goods being unloaded, and people going about their daily routines on the waterfront.
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