This is the original of an engraving in Wilkinson's "Londina Illustrata." Whichelo, who painted it, devoted himself to topographical and afterwards marine subjects. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and was for many years member of the Old Watercolour Society. He died in 1865.
By J. M. Whichelo, c. 1813. Lent by H.M. the King.
55 THAMES BELOW BRIDGE, LOOKING TOWARDS ST. PAUL'S.
Watercolour. 21 by 13 in.
A reach of the river with shipping, and old buildings to left, which, from their position and that of St. Paul's in the distance, must be on the Surrey shore, near Rotherhithe.
By John Thomas, elder son of Domenic Serres, R.A., native of Gascony. He was a successful painter of landscape and marine views, but was ruined by the depravity and extravagance of his wife, born Olive Wilmot, who called herself Princess of Cumberland. He died within the rules of the King's Bench Prison.
By J. T. Serres (1759-1825).
Lent by Mr. H. Oppenheimer.
56 FIFE HOUSE FROM THE THAMES.
Watercolour. 8-3/4 by 9-1/2 in.
Fife House, Whitehall Yard, built for James Duff, second Earl of Fife in 1772, was let by his executors to the Earl of Liverpool, who died there in 1828, when Prime Minister. It was next to the late United Service Institution originally Vanbrugh's "Goose-pie," and was pulled down in 1869.
By G. Shepherd, 1805.
Lent by Mr. E. H. Coles.
57 MELBOURNE HOUSE, NOW THE ALBANY, PICCADILLY.
Wash drawing in Indian ink. 8-1/2 by 6 in.
Designed by Sir William Chambers, and sold in 1771 by the first Lord Holland to the first Viscount Melbourne, who exchanged it with Frederick, Duke of York and Albany for Melbourne (latterly called Dover) House, Whitehall. It was afterwards converted into
