Foggy Morning on the Thames 1875

"Foggy Morning on the Thames" by James Hamilton (1819-1878) is a picturesque depiction of a misty dawn on the River Thames. The painting captures the soft, ethereal light of the rising sun filtering through the fog, illuminating the water and the silhouettes of ships in the distance. Hamilton was a renowned painter of marine scenes, and this work exemplifies his skill in rendering atmospheric effects, highlighting the tranquil beauty of the river in its early morning serenity. The painting showcases the romanticism of the 19th century and the emerging industrial age, as the steam ship billows smoke against the fog-laden sky.