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James Lawson Stewart, 19th Century
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James Lawson Stewart, 19th Century

Old London Bridge

细节
James Lawson Stewart, 19th Century
Old London Bridge
signed 'J L Stewart' (lower right)
pencil and watercolour heightened with white
25¼ x 38¾ in. (64.1 x 98.4 cm.)
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拍品专文

London Bridge has been through various phases, culminating in the Rennie built version (opened in 1831) being sold to an American for 2.46 million dollars in the 1960's due to subsidence.

The water was pushed through the city via large wheels, here seen on the left hand side of the picture.