Jamaica Street Bridge (known as Glasgow Bridge) crosses the River Clyde, connecting the city's commercial heart with the Gorbals and the road to Kilmarnock and Ayr. On the far left is part of the bridge carrying the Caledonian Railway to Central Station. Immediately downstream is the Broomielaw, where cargo ships used to dock. Later, pleasure steamers plied from there, taking Glaswegians to such resorts as Dunoon and Rothesay on Sundays and public holidays. 

Charles James Lauder, 1841-1920

Lauder was born in Glasgow and studied at the Government School of Art, the forerunner of Glasgow School of Art. A fine draughtsman, he was an accomplished painter in both watercolour and oil. Lauder is known principally for his town and cityscapes, especially scenes in and around Glasgow, London and Venice.