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British Impressionist View of Tower Bridge from the Thames, December Afternoon

circa 1950

$4,250
£3,236.89
€3,879.05
CA$6,061.98
A$6,172.80
CHF 3,571.81
MX$81,397.56
NOK 39,938.93
SEK 42,523.64
DKK 28,991.01

About the Item

William Howard Jarvis December Afternoon on the Thames, London Bridge Oil on board Circa 1950 Signed lower left; inscribed verso with original price “45 Guineas” A beautifully atmospheric mid-20th century London view by the British Impressionist painter William Howard Jarvis, capturing the Thames on a hazy winter afternoon, with London Bridge stretching across the middle distance. The composition is imbued with a quiet, almost poetic stillness, as the softened outlines of the city emerge through a veil of mist and subdued winter light. Jarvis demonstrates a refined sensitivity to tonal harmony, working within a restrained palette of muted greys, olive greens, and soft ochres to evoke the damp, diffused quality of a December day in London. The skyline—barely defined—rises gently beyond the river, its forms suggested rather than described, lending the painting a distinctly Impressionistic character. Reflections shimmer delicately across the water’s surface, broken by subtle ripples and punctuated by scattered points of light from the embankment. The handling of paint is loose yet assured, with broad, confident brushstrokes conveying both atmosphere and structure without unnecessary detail. This economy of means recalls the enduring influence of late 19th-century French Impressionism, while remaining firmly rooted in the British tradition of urban landscape painting, particularly the poetic interpretations of the Thames that have long captivated artists. The inscription to the reverse noting the original price of “45 Guineas” offers a charming and historically resonant detail, situating the work within the commercial and cultural context of its time—a period when London’s river scenes remained highly sought after by collectors. Presented in an attractive decorative gilt frame that complements the subdued tonal range of the composition, this painting is a fine example of post-war British Impressionism, offering a timeless and evocative vision of London’s most iconic river.
  • Attributed to:
    William Howard Jarvis (1903 - 1964, English)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1950
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The painting is in perfect original condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Woodbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU507317897582

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