Thames from Richmond Hill

Thames from Richmond Hill — Joseph Pennell. 1903.

Medium: etching. Dimensions: .

Collection record: The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland. Museum connection according to this source; current display unverified.

A follower of Whistler, Pennell particularly liked to oppose in his etchings the beauties of nature with the works of man, juxtaposing architecture with majestic trees or formations of clouds. In this composition, a distant view of the Thames may be glimpsed from Richmond Hill, known for its spectacular views of London, which have been immortalized by many artists including J. M. W. Turner and Sir Joshua Reynolds.

Source: official collection record. Metadata selected and normalized by Artline from the source export, accessed 10 September 2026; no museum endorsement. Reproduction rights are separate.