
Sujet
Billingsgate, 1859. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler.
Légende
Billingsgate, 1859. One of the 16-print 'Thames set', a daringly abstract composition which is dominated by moored fishing vessels, and the bow of a barge in the left. For many centuries Billingsgate was the main wharf for the mooring of fishing vessels and landing their cargoes. Corn, malt, salt and fish were landed as early as the 13th century. The local market was especially famous for fish, as well as the bad language used by some fishmongers. London Bridge and the tower of Southwark Cathedral are visible in the background on the right.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM24A24_285
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
53,5Mo (4,5Mo) / 42,3cm x 31,6cm / 5000 x 3737 (300dpi)