This painting is part of a series of paintings of London from the river Thames, begun by Roberts in 1860, which may have been suggested to him by JMW Turner. Depicts the New Palace of Westminster rising over the houses and boats from the Old Horse Ferry.
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Title of artwork, date
The Houses of Parliament from Millbank, 1861
Date supported
2002
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
61 x 106 cm
Grant
13977
Total cost
171650
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