Description & Technical information

‘The River Thames by Moonlight’ by Henry Pether (1800-1880). The painting which depicts an extensive nocturnal view of London from the Temple to St Paul’s Cathedral and Blackfriars Bridge under a full moon – is signed by the artist and dated 1861. 

Dimensions: (framed) 75cm x 115cm (29½” x 41¼”)

Dimensions: (canvas only) 56cm x 97cm (22” x 38”)

Medium: Oil on canvas.

Presentation: Fine quality gold metal leaf frame.


Date:  1861
Period:  19th century
Medium: Oil on canvas
Signature: Signed by the artist and dated 1861.
Dimensions: 75 x 115 cm (29¹/₂ x 45¹/₄ inches)
Provenance: Private UK collection.
Literature: https://academyfinepaintings.com/henry-pether-and-the-19th-century-nocturne/

Categories: Paintings, Drawings & Prints