An original c.1808 graphite drawing, William Payne AOWS, Greenhithe, Kent.A charming sketch of the River Thames at Greenhithe in Kent by the English painter and etcher William Payne AOWS (1760–1830). The Thames waterway has always been central to the town; in the 18th century there were several wharves for the landing and shipping of corn, wood, and most significantly, chalk and lime, from the local chalk pits. Later, in the mid-19th century, the Thames Nautical Training College was set up at Greenhithe, and the area became a popular Victorian resort, considered 'one of the prettiest town's on the river'.On watermarked Whatman 1808 wove paper.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: No. Inscribed: Inscribed upper centre. Historic attribution verso: 'W. Payne'. Attribution also on verso of mount. Height: 10.1cm (4″) Width: 15.1cm (5.9″) Condition: Some age toning to the paper. There is a faint oblique mark running from upper right to lower left. Some creasing to the paper in the margins outside of the image. Slight knocks to the corners of the mount. Please see photos for detail. Presented: With accompanying wash line window mount.