Signed l.r.: W.Greaves

Wash over pen and ink, 23 by 37.5 cm

The Greaves family boatyard was established by Walter's father Charles and served as a landing stage for boats just off Cheyne Walk beneath Battersea Bridge. Charles also had strong connections to significant British artists from the period taking Turner, John Martin and Holman Hunt onto the river. His sons Walter and Henry continued the business and it was from here that Walter ferried Whistler on his trips on the Thames which would prove life-changing for the boatman-turned-artist.