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Limehouse RMG PW2163, William Lionel Wyllie
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A river scene by the marine painter William Lionel Wyllie showing a steamer at a quayside and other vessels on the water, including a number of lighters receiving cargo from the steamer. At the height of the port's prosperity some 6000 lighters were engaged in carrying cargoes from the docks. As a result of the 'free water clause' the dockers were able to enter the docks and receive or deliver goods directly to or from vessels.
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William Lionel Wyllie (1851–1931) also known as W. L. Wyllie was a prolific English painter of maritime themes in both oils and watercolours. He has been described as "the most distinguished marine artist of his day." His work is in the Tate, the Royal Academy, the Imperial War Museum, the National Maritime Museum, the National Museum of the Royal Navy, and many other institutions around the world.
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