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Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)
An afternoon stroll
signed and dated 'Rowlandson 1804' (lower right)
pen and ink and coloured wash
4 ¾ x 7 ¼ in. (12 x 18.4 cm.)

Lot Essay

The bridge depicted is most likely the old Blackfriars Bridge opened to the public in 1769 and originally named 'William Pitt Bridge' , after the Prime Minister William Pitt the Elder. St Paul's cathedral can be seen on the far side of the Thames on the right-hand side of the picture.

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