The Embankment, Putney, London
Oil painting by G.F. Hughes depicting the Embarkment in Putney. 1881
Tranquil scene of a view along the embankment with the Thames to the right and the Eight Bells pub and other buildings to the left. There is a small red boat containing coal in the foreground. Putney Pier is in the middle distance.
There are sign and advertisements in the different buildings in the painting, including "The Daily Chronicle", "Loyd's" and "Youngs".
Artist Biography
George Frederick Hughes Active 1873–1885 George Frederick Hughes was a British painter whose work reflects the quiet charm of Victorian domestic life and the English landscape. Working primarily in oil and watercolour, Hughes had a particular interest in the riverside scenes of Putney, capturing the atmosphere and everyday rhythms of the Thames during the late 19th century. Though little is known about his personal life, his paintings offer a warm and detailed glimpse into the period’s visual culture.
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