Reflective Waters and Bygone Days: The Hampton Court Bridge Engraving, 1835

Antique engraving of Windsor Bridge on the Thames, Tombleson, c.1832–1834 This detailed antique engraving depicts the old Windsor Bridge, a three-arched crossing over the River Thames linking Windsor in Berkshire with Eton in Buckinghamshire. The bridge was a vital crossing point in the early 19th century, carrying both pedestrians and traffic across the river. In this composition, the bridge is shown with a horse-drawn cart and several figures making their way across, while activity on the water and along the riverbanks brings additional life to the scene. In the foreground, a barge with a furled sail moves slowly beneath the bridge, manned by boatmen engaged in their work. To the right, figures in brightly colored dress gather by the riverbank, one leaning on a pole near the water’s edge while others attend to daily activities. The houses and riverside buildings frame the view, adding to the sense of a bustling riverside townscape. The whole scene is animated by the interplay of people, architecture, and the flowing Thames, presenting Windsor as both a place of commerce and community. The drawing is by William Tombleson (1795–1846), a leading English topographical draughtsman whose series Views of the Thames and Medway (published between 1832 and 1834) was highly admired for its combination of accuracy and artistic style. The engraving was executed by Charles Mottram...

Description: Antique print titled 'Old Windsor Locks'. View of Old Windsor Lock, a lock on the River Thames in England on the right bank beside Old Windsor, Berkshire. This print originates from 'Tombleson's Thames' by William Gray...

Antique engraving of Datchet Bridge on the Thames, Tombleson, c.1832–1834 This elegant antique engraving presents a rare and atmospheric view of Datchet Bridge, which once spanned t...

Antique engraving of the Thames near Hurley, Berkshire, Tombleson, c.1832–1834 This charming antique engraving presents a picturesque view of the River Thames near Hurley, a village...

A rare period hand colored etching of the Robert Adam designed bridge at the Chataeu de Sion. Unframed. Paper size: 19.5" x 25.75. Image size: 18" x 23.5". From 'The Works in Archite...

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Antique Engraving “Chelsea Hospital, Middlesex” Giltwood Frame Circa 1834 William Tombleson (l. 18th - 19th c) & Samuel Lacey (1786-1859) engravers. The print has an elaborate sepa...