Panoramic view of London and the Thames with Somerset House, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and old Blackfriars bridge

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English School, 19th Century, After Antonio Joli
Panoramic view of London and the Thames with Somerset House, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and old Blackfriars bridge
Gouache
14.5 x 27.5 in. (36.8 x 69.8 cm.)

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Lot Essay

The present work seems to be inspired in its acute topographical observation and bold italianate colour by Antonio Joli (c.1700-77) who painted a similar view, View of the Thames with the City from Towergate at Somerset House' shortly after arriving in London in 1745.

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