London Skyline

London Skyline - Rosemary Whittle - Watercolour and ink on paper

This painting captures London’s most iconic landmarks, featuring instantly recognizable buildings such as Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral, The Shard, and the London Eye. Woven throughout the silhouette, a detailed map of London winds its way through the composition, offering a unique dual depiction of the city—both its architectural skyline and the intricate streets that define it.

Having lived near London all my life, I’ve spent countless hours exploring its streets, soaking in its energy, and uncovering its hidden corners. This painting is a reflection of London’s complexity and its majesty, exploring the intricate maze of streets and its stunning skyline. 

My map paintings explore how humans have left their mark on the world through the design of cities and landscapes. I take these marks and transform them into expressive, fluid watercolour compositions, where the movement of paint mirrors the organic, evolving nature of the city itself. The interplay of pigments, blending and flowing together, creates a unique visual language—a landscape of colour shaped by London’s streets.

Colour is at the heart of my work. Throughout this collection, I experiment with colour combinations, layering different pigments to see how they interact and react. The result is a vibrant, atmospheric map that is both familiar and abstract—a celebration of London’s past, present, and ever-changing future.

Painted on watercolour paper, this artwork is perfect for London lovers, map enthusiasts, and collectors of unique cityscapes.

Size: 

29.7 x 42 cm unframed

47 x 64 cm framed

This painting is mounted and framed in a black coated MDF frame. Perspex has been used instead of glass for safety and to create a lighter weight frame. See final image for final framed piece.