The Thames and the Adelphi by Unknown Artist. An 18th-century oil painting depicting the River Thames with the neoclassical Adelphi buildings along the right bank and industrial activity on the muddy shore.

The Thames and the Adelphi

Unknown Artist

1772 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A sweeping 1772 view of the London riverfront and the iconic Adelphi terrace by William Hodges.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Office
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
Walls
Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Soft gray, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1772, this work by William Hodges offers a masterful Georgian perspective of the River Thames. The composition highlights the newly constructed neoclassical Adelphi buildings, contrasting their architectural elegance with the gritty, working shoreline and the expansive, atmospheric sky of 18th-century London.

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