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Thames Police - Drawing. Public domain image.

Thames Police - Drawing. Public domain image.

The riverside at Wapping at low tide, under a clouded sky. On the beach are rowboats and barges, about which men are at work. Back of these extends a row of picturesque buildings, some with high chimneys. The n... More

Thames warehouses - Drawing. Public domain image.

Thames warehouses - Drawing. Public domain image.

In the midstream is a large laden barge upon which a man is standing, and beyond it appears the stern of a barge on which are two men. At the left is a long row of warehouses, in front of which are numerous bar... More

The pool - Drawing. Public domain image.

The pool - Drawing. Public domain image.

In front, a man wearing a cap is sitting in a rowboat near some Thames barges. At the right along a broad reach of the river, are numerous warehouses. Near the left lower corner, "Whistler, 1859." Courtesy of B... More

Old Westminster Bridge - Drawing. Public domain image.

Old Westminster Bridge - Drawing. Public domain image.

In the middle distance, at the right of buildings partly hidden by trees, the Parliament Houses stand out dark against the sky, and old Westminster Bridge stretches across the Thames. On the river bank at the l... More

Limehouse - Drawing. Public domain image.

Limehouse - Drawing. Public domain image.

A large barge, partly decked over, is moored in front of a warehouse at the right, beyond which extends a row of Thames-side buildings. Out in the river are three posts supported by braces, beyond which are num... More

Thames Police - Drawing. Public domain image.

Thames Police - Drawing. Public domain image.

The riverside at Wapping at low tide, under a clouded sky. On the beach are rowboats and barges, about which men are at work. Back of these extends a row of picturesque buildings, some with high chimneys. The n... More

Billingsgate - Drawing. Public domain image.

Billingsgate - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain photograph related to Boston, Massachusetts, New England history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Old Hungerford Bridge - Public domain image of a steam boat

Old Hungerford Bridge - Public domain image of a steam boat

In the middle distance a suspension bridge, upheld by towers resting on massive piers, spans the Thames from a high trestle at the left. Beneath the bridge are seen the iron columns supporting the Charing Cross... More

The little pool - Drawing. Public domain image.

The little pool - Drawing. Public domain image.

A scene on the Thames below London Bridge. Many barges lie along the riverbank, in front of a bulkhead at the left, on which are two men, one standing, the other seated and sketching. Beyond stretches a long ro... More

Amsterdam, from the Tolhuis - Drawing. Public domain image.

Amsterdam, from the Tolhuis - Drawing. Public domain image.

Across a wide expanse of water, on which are a number of Dutch sailing boats, two with sails partly raised, appear the buildings and shipping of Amsterdam, under a cloudy sky. In the right lower corner, "Whistl... More

Free trade wharf - Drawing. Public domain image.

Free trade wharf - Drawing. Public domain image.

A view on the Thames, taken from Limehouse. On a timbered wharf at the right stands a large warehouse, the top left of which is open on the river side and at the far end. Beyond narrow buildings, another large ... More

Free trade wharf - Drawing. Public domain image.

Free trade wharf - Drawing. Public domain image.

A view on the Thames, taken from Limehouse. On a timbered wharf at the right stands a large warehouse, the top left of which is open on the river side and at the far end. Beyond narrow buildings, another large ... More

The large pool - Drawing. Public domain image.

The large pool - Drawing. Public domain image.

A scene on the Thames below London Bridge. In front, near a wharf at the left, there are eight barges, in one of which is a group of seated figures. Out on the wide water clustered vessels lie at anchor. At the... More

San Biagio - Drawing. Public domain image.

San Biagio - Drawing. Public domain image.

On a low bank sloping to the water's edge stands a massive building, through which a high rounded archway leads to a street lined with large houses. In the outer wall are windows on either side of the archway, ... More

The little Putney, no. 1 - Drawing. Public domain image.

The little Putney, no. 1 - Drawing. Public domain image.

The little Putney Courtesy of Boston Public Library

The "Adam and Eve," old Chelsea

The "Adam and Eve," old Chelsea

At the right, bordering the beach of the Thames at old Chelsea, is a row of picturesque buildings, beyond which rises the dark tower of a church, surmounted by a flagpole. On the beach, a rowboat and a number o... More

The Riva, no. 1 - Drawing. Public domain image.

The Riva, no. 1 - Drawing. Public domain image.

The broad pavement of the Riva degli Schiavoni, seen in front, curves along the water's edge to a bridge with high, round arch, spanning a narrow canal. On the far side of the bridge is a large two-story buildi... More

Nocturne, Venice, Italy - Drawing. Public domain image.

Nocturne, Venice, Italy - Drawing. Public domain image.

At the right, seen across the Bay of Venice, is the island of San Giorgio, above which rises the dome and the campanile of the church. At the left a large vessel with three masts lies at anchor. At the extreme ... More

The little lagoon - Drawing. Public domain image.

The little lagoon - Drawing. Public domain image.

In front, at the left, are two posts set in the lagoon. Farther away, at the right, a boatman is rowing his gondola. Beyond, in the center, lies a boat with two masts, near which a number of gondolas are in mot... More

Old Putney Bridge - Drawing. Public domain image.

Old Putney Bridge - Drawing. Public domain image.

In the middle distance, extending across the scene, is the bridge that, until 1880, spanned the Thames at Putney. Supporting it are two iron columns at the right, and a light wooden pier at the left, and three ... More

Greenwich - Public domain city architecture drawing

Greenwich - Public domain city architecture drawing

Drawing of the façade and cupolas of the hospital at Greenwich at left center, sailing ships with high masts on the right, tall-masted sailing boats with streamers on the left. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Nocturne: Salute - Drawing. Public domain image.

Nocturne: Salute - Drawing. Public domain image.

Across an expanse of the Bay of Venice rise the domes of the Salute, appearing at the left of the Dogana. At the right, in the distance there is shipping and below is a solitary gondola. At the left, slightly i... More

Old Battersea Bridge - Drawing. Public domain image.

Old Battersea Bridge - Drawing. Public domain image.

In the middle distance, and extending across the scene, is the great wooden bridge that, until 1880, spanned the Thames at Battersea. Through the broad central span appears a barge under sail. Beyond, the river... More

Greenwich - Public domain city architecture drawing

Greenwich - Public domain city architecture drawing

Drawing of the façade and cupolas of the hospital at Greenwich at left center, sailing ships with high masts on the right, tall-masted sailing boats with streamers on the left. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Fishing-boat - Drawing. Public domain image.

Fishing-boat - Drawing. Public domain image.

In the center, moored to one of a cluster of posts, lies a fishing-boat. A man is seated in the boat, under an awning spread below nets hung on a pole upheld by two masts. In the distance, at the right, appear ... More

San Giorgio - Public domain image of a steam ship or boat

San Giorgio - Public domain image of a steam ship or boat

Moored to a cluster of posts near a quay at the right are two large boats, alongside of which is a man in a small boat. Astern there is also a man in a boat, and an empty boat lies alongside the quay in front. ... More

The "Adam and Eve," old Chelsea

The "Adam and Eve," old Chelsea

At the right, bordering the beach of the Thames at old Chelsea, is a row of picturesque buildings, beyond which rises the dark tower of a church, surmounted by a flagpole. On the beach, a rowboat and a number o... More

Little Venice - Public domain dedication image

Little Venice - Public domain dedication image

In the distance, beyond a broad lagoon, Venice with its domes and campaniles lies outstretched under a slightly clouded sky. A large ship lies close to the city, and gondolas pass here and there upon the lagoon... More

Long Venice - Drawing. Public domain image.

Long Venice - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain photograph related to Boston, Massachusetts, New England history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nocturne, Venice, Italy - Drawing. Public domain image.

Nocturne, Venice, Italy - Drawing. Public domain image.

At the right, seen across the Bay of Venice, is the island of San Giorgio, above which rises the dome and the campanile of the church. At the left a large vessel with three masts lies at anchor. At the extreme ... More

The fleet: Evening. Warship photograph collection

The fleet: Evening. Warship photograph collection

Near the center lies a sloop with jib down and sail partly lowered. On either side is a boat under sail. In the distance are lines of warships dressed with bunting. The butterfly, in outline, is at the right, n... More

Bunting - Drawing. Public domain image.

Bunting - Drawing. Public domain image.

Extending to the top of the plate is a line of flying signals, seen from the deck of the ship to which they belong. On the deck are five figures, three in the dress of sailors. Beyond, at the right, there are v... More

Return to Tilbury - Drawing. Public domain image.

Return to Tilbury - Drawing. Public domain image.

A number of ships are sailing away in the distance. There are some slight indications of clouds above them, and suggestions of land at the left. The butterfly, in outline, is below the middle of the plate, near... More

Dry-dock, Southampton - Drawing. Public domain image.

Dry-dock, Southampton - Drawing. Public domain image.

Across the water are large sheds, behind a fence of open palings, and at the right is a timber yard, near which two steamships are lying, side by side. The butterfly, in outline, is near the bottom of the plate... More

Tilbury - Public domain image of a steam boat

Tilbury - Public domain image of a steam boat

In front, on a broad reach of the Thames, there are people in two rowboats; beyond, near the center, are a brig and a sailboat; at the right are three steamboats, near a large white steamer. Farther away there ... More

The turret-ship - Drawing. Public domain image.

The turret-ship - Drawing. Public domain image.

Near the center, across wide water, is a ship with dark hull. At the left is a white boat dressed with bunting. In the distance, there are numerous vessels. The butterfly, in outline, is below the middle of the... More

Troop ships - Public domain image of a steam boat

Troop ships - Public domain image of a steam boat

Across a wide water is a double line of ships dressed with bunting. In front of the central ship there is a sloop under sail. At the right are a launch and a steamboat, and beyond them are small boats under sai... More

Visitors' boat. Warship photograph collection

Visitors' boat. Warship photograph collection

At the right, across a broad expanse of water, lies a side-wheel steamboat, crowded with people, near a sloop with bare mast. Beyond, in the center, is a sloop under sail. Farther away, at the left, is a large ... More

Monitors - Drawing. Public domain image.

Monitors - Drawing. Public domain image.

In front, at the left -- apparently on an excursion-boat -- three people are seated, one of them reading from a book, and beyond them a girl and a man are standing. Across the water, at the right, are two large... More

Dipping the flag. Warship photograph collection

Dipping the flag. Warship photograph collection

In front, at the left, there is a flagpole with a swirling flag. Over the water, at the right, is a large warship, near much smaller ships. In the distance, a line of vessels stretches across the scene. The but... More

Portsmouth children - Drawing. Public domain image.

Portsmouth children - Drawing. Public domain image.

In the foreground and at the right, children are playing on a beach, upon which boats with raised sails lie stranded. In the distance, across a sheet of water, are numerous boats under sail. The butterfly, in o... More

Childe Hassam - The chimneys, Portsmouth

Childe Hassam - The chimneys, Portsmouth

A view of the city from across a pond showing many old houses with fine chimneys--hence the title--and elm trees. To the left of the centre over the roofs and trees appears the tower of an old church. Courtesy ... More

Childe Hassam - The old toll bridge

Childe Hassam - The old toll bridge

A typical chain hoist old style toll bridge crosses a stream. In the background a wooded shore and several houses. Courtesy of Boston public library.

Childe Hassam - Cos Cob - Drawing. Public domain image.

Childe Hassam - Cos Cob - Drawing. Public domain image.

The left bank of the tidal inlet on which there are several houses and sheds. In the foreground are two boats moored to the bulkhead, the larger with an awning. This is the plate that, after some drypoint work ... More

Childe Hassam - Cos Cob dock - Drawing. Public domain image.

Childe Hassam - Cos Cob dock - Drawing. Public domain image.

A view of the tidal river bank, at low tide. On the bank to the left is a row of sheds, and in the foreground a number of boats which have been left dry by the receding tide. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Childe Hassam - Old lace - Drawing. Public domain image.

Childe Hassam - Old lace - Drawing. Public domain image.

In the foreground are several boats left dry by the receding tide. Back of the bridge, which crosses the composition, are a number of houses and many trees. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Childe Hassam - Palmer's dock, Cos Cob

Childe Hassam - Palmer's dock, Cos Cob

A small dock on slender piles on which stand two men. To the left a tow boat, to the right several row boats with occupants. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Childe Hassam - Cos Cob dock - Drawing. Public domain image.

Childe Hassam - Cos Cob dock - Drawing. Public domain image.

A view of the tidal river bank, at low tide. On the bank to the left is a row of sheds, and in the foreground a number of boats which have been left dry by the receding tide. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Childe Hassam - Outer Harbor, Gloucester

Childe Hassam - Outer Harbor, Gloucester

A view of the harbor from a hill across the town. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Childe Hassam - The church tower, Portsmouth

Childe Hassam - The church tower, Portsmouth

A view of the town from the river. Behind many houses are elm-trees and a church tower. On the shore are three boats. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Childe Hassam - Harbor of a thousand masts

Childe Hassam - Harbor of a thousand masts

A view of the town and harbor of Gloucester. In the foreground a rocky shore on which there are three houses. Many boats are in the harbor. On the skyline are the steeples of three churches. Courtesy of Boston ... More

Childe Hassam - Inner harbor, Gloucester

Childe Hassam - Inner harbor, Gloucester

A view of the town from the river. On the river a number of boats, in one of which a man is rowing. Tall masts of many vessels are seen in the centre and to the right. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Childe Hassam - The chimneys, Portsmouth

Childe Hassam - The chimneys, Portsmouth

A view of the city from across a pond showing many old houses with fine chimneys--hence the title--and elm trees. To the left of the centre over the roofs and trees appears the tower of an old church. Courtesy ... More