Tower Bridge as seen from Butler's Wharf - oil painting

Completed London landscape art of Tower Bridge on the Thames.

 The famous landmark of Tower Bridge is the subject of this London based landscape painting. The bridge crosses over the River Thames, linking south and north London. The outer sections are in the form of a suspension bridge, with the road surface held in position with cables. The section between the towers is in two sections which lift upward, being pivoted in the base of each tower. The bases contain the motors to power this movement although when originally opened, in the 1890's, the bridge was steam powered with the engines housed on the bank of the river, now a museum. The towers have a steel frame construction while the walkways help to strengthen the whole structure when in use. In the distance, between the towers can be seen the heart of the financial district of the city, represented by an ever-changing skyline of impressive, tall buildings.

The painting is sized at 33” x 23” and painted in oils on mounting board. It was created during November/ December 2020. It can be seen in sharper detail by following this link.