Westminster from Lambeth
circa 1813
David Cox captures the hazy, atmospheric glow of London at dusk in this charming watercolor, with the towering silhouette of Westminster Abbey dominating the skyline against a warm, peach-colored sunset. Painted around 1813, long before the Impressionists made light and atmosphere their main subject, Cox was already experimenting with how mist and soft colors blur the hard edges of the city. In the foreground, figures relax by the River Thames, with some even taking a refreshing swim, offering a glimpse into a quieter, more leisurely side of early 19th-century London life.
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