London Seen Through an Arch of Westminster Bridge is an 1747 riverscape painting by the Italian artist Canaletto.
[1] Painted during his nine year stay in England, Canaletto depicts a view through one of the arches of Westminster Bridge which was still under construction.
It captures a view of the river traffic on the Thames as well as several London landmarks including the York Water Tower in Westminster and Saint Paul's Cathedral in the City of London.
It remains in the collection of the Dukes of Northumberland and hangs in Alnwick Castle.
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