Etching of a rowboat with hooded figures on choppy river at night, with a row of old buildings and arched bridge along the far bank under a stormy sky.

The Murder on the Thames, stormy night etching, 1839

An etching of a stormy night on the Thames, with choppy dark water and a row of old buildings and arched bridge piers along the far bank. In the foreground a rowing boat carries hooded figures, one leaning forward, while another figure in a second boat raises an arm. The caption printed below reads 'The Murder on the Thames.'

Artist: George Cruikshank
Date: 1839
Medium: Etchings
Source: Wellcome Collection
Size: 2604 × 4000 px

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Public domain · Wellcome Collection marks it Public Domain Mark; made by 1839.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Wellcome Collection)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Wellcome Collection

The Sea and Ships 19th century 1830s 1839 etching night storm victorian illustration rowing boat cruikshank river scene thames river black and white

The Murder on the Thames, stormy night etching, 1839

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