Old London Bridge

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George Sidney Shepherd, N.W.S. (1784-1862)
Old London Bridge
signed and dated 'Geo Sidney Shepherd/1838.' (lower right)
pencil, pen and brown ink and watercolour with gum arabic heightened with touches of bodycolour and with scratching out
10 7/8 x 14½ in. (27.8 x 36.8 cm.)

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Lot Essay

George 'Sidney' Shepherd was a topographical, architectural and landscape painter. He probably worked at Dr Monro's and was awarded a silver palette in 1803 and 1804. He was one of the founding members of the New Water-colour Society in 1831. Although he made a sketching tour around England, Shepherd is best known for his London scenes, such as this present watercolour. Old London Bridge was demolished in 1832 after the opening of the new bridge by King William IV in August 1831.

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