From:Williamson Art Gallery and Museum

Name/TitleGeorge's Dock During Re-Construction 1822

About this objectUrban landscape depicting George's Dock during its reconstruction in 1822, with horse and carriage, as well as various figures dotted around the scene.

William Gawin Herdman carved a career as a prominent Liverpool painter and draughtsman, renowned for his detailed topographical views of the city. He became an art teacher and actively participated in the Liverpool Academy before his expulsion in 1857, following a row over the influence of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood within the Academy. Despite this, he continued exhibiting in London and locally, gaining recognition for his accurate depictions of Liverpool's evolving urban landscape.

Herdman found significant patronage from figures like Alderman William Bennett and Joseph Mayer, who commissioned numerous drawings.

MakerHerdman, William Gawin (1805-1882)

Maker Roledraughtsman & painter

Period19th century

Style and IconographyUrban Landscape

Style and IconographyLandscape

Style and IconographyEnglish landscape

Inscription and MarksIn pencil on bottom left: "W.G.H."

Techniquelithograph

Measurementsheight: 15cm
width: 28cm

mount height: 34cm
mount width: 45.5cm

Subject and Association KeywordsLiverpool, England

Subject and Association KeywordsGeorge's Dock, Liverpool

Subject and Association Keywordsdock

Credit LinePresented by the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company, 1994

Object Typeprint

Object numberBIKGM.9024

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