An original dry-point engraving by British marine artist, painter etcher and illustrator W. L. Wyllie (1851-1931) showing Old Waterloo Bridge from the Surrey shore with three steam Toshers working on the Lambeth Reach of the River Thames. Mounted and in its original frame.

Old Waterloo bridge, designed and built by the engineer John Rennie was built in 1827 and stood until 1924 when the increased scour of the river, caused by the removal of the many-piered Old London Bridge, made necessary its dismantling and replacement.

Signed by the artist in pencil in he margin.

“W. L. Wyllie (1851-1931) was a British Marine artist. Born in London, Wyllie painted, drew, and etched Thames scenes throughout his life. He moved to Portsmouth in 1907, where he continued working, supported the restoration of the Victory and painted the Trafalgar Panorama. Early in his career Wyllie was an illustrator for The Graphic, and he became a member of the Royal Academy in 1907.”

– National Maritime Museum