Frost on the Thames by Samuel Collings. A bustling crowd of figures in 18th-century attire gathers on the thick ice of the frozen River Thames, with the Tower of London visible through the hazy atmosphere in the background.

Frost on the Thames

Samuel Collings

1788 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A captivating 18th-century scene of a London frost fair on the frozen Thames.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Office
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Olive green, Rich brown, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1788 by Samuel Collings, this atmospheric oil work captures a historic frost fair on the River Thames. The scene is filled with lively details, from vendors in tents to figures navigating the ice, set against the iconic silhouette of the Tower of London and ship masts in the distance.

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