Shard and London Bridge | Aerial London Skyline Canvas Wall Art Print

About Shard and London Bridge

A high aerial photograph looks north over central London at late afternoon. The Shard stands at the left of centre, its tapered glass spire catching pale light, with red cranes at its base. Below it the fanned rail lines of London Bridge station curve through dense blocks of offices and rooftops. The River Thames runs across the middle of the frame in flat bronze, crossed by several bridges, with the towers of the City, including the Walkie Talkie and Gherkin, clustered on the far bank under a broad grey cloud bank.

The character is quiet and expansive rather than dramatic: low sun warms the rooftops to amber and gold while the sky stays soft and overcast. Detail is fine and sharp across the whole frame, so the city reads as thousands of small shapes rather than a few landmarks.

Suits a home office, study or living room where a large horizontal wall needs a focal point, and works well in bedrooms with warm neutral bedding. Pairs with grey or charcoal walls, timber desks, leather chairs and brass or chrome lamps. Good for anyone with a connection to London. Browse more silver and grey art, multi-coloured art, gold art, or read Art above the bed: what size and how high.