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Premium Framed Print : Custom House and River Thames, 1839. Artist: Frederick James Havell
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Custom House and River Thames, 1839. Artist: Frederick James Havell
View of the Port of London showing the Custom House and shipping on the River Thames, London, 1839
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Media ID 15169464
© London Metropolitan Archives (City of London) / Heritage-Images
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14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the grandeur and industry of 19th century London. Painted by Frederick James Havell in 1839, it showcases the bustling Port of London with its iconic Custom House standing proudly against the backdrop of the River Thames. The artist's attention to detail is evident as he meticulously depicts a variety of boats, ships, and steamboats navigating through the waterways. The image transports us back in time to an era when commerce thrived along this historic riverbank. The Custom House, an imposing architectural marvel, symbolizes England's financial prowess and its role as a global trading hub. Its presence signifies not only taxation but also the importance of trade and transportation during that period. As we gaze upon this monochrome masterpiece, we are reminded of London's rich geographical features intertwined with its commercial significance. The Guildhall Library and Art Gallery preserves this engraving as a testament to our city's past achievements. This print serves as a visual gateway into history—a reminder that behind every building stands centuries worth of stories waiting to be discovered. It invites us to appreciate both the beauty and functionality of architecture while contemplating how water transport played a vital role in shaping societies around the world.
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