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Rowlandson Collection

Rowlandson, a renowned artist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, captured the essence of society through his vivid illustrations

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Sadness, January 21, 1800. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

Sadness, January 21, 1800. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Sadness, January 21, 1800

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Compassion, Le Brun Travested, Caricatures Passions, Artist

Drawings Prints, Print, Compassion, Le Brun Travested, Caricatures Passions, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, Compassion, Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions, Artist, Publisher, After, Thomas Rowlandson, George Moutard Woodward, Rudolph Ackermann, British

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Veneration, Le Brun Travested, Caricatures Passions, Publisher

Drawings Prints, Print, Veneration, Le Brun Travested, Caricatures Passions, Publisher
Drawings and Prints, Print, Veneration, Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions, Publisher, Artist, Etcher, After, Rudolph Ackermann, George Moutard Woodward, Thomas Rowlandson, London

Background imageRowlandson Collection: The Contrast, December 1792. December 1792. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

The Contrast, December 1792. December 1792. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Contrast, December 1792

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Cuckfield / Sussex / 1789

Cuckfield / Sussex / 1789
A scene at a quiet village fair in Cuckfield

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Landing at Greenwich, c1780. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson

Landing at Greenwich, c1780. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Landing at Greenwich, c1780. Watercolour held at The Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From The Studio Volume 124. [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1942]

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Modern Athenians plate 1 - Edinburgh

Modern Athenians plate 1 - Edinburgh
Alexander Youngson on the left hand plate, approaching John Sheriff, alias Dr. Syntax, on the right hand plate. Youngson was apparently not happy about being depicted with Dr

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Hare coursing. Waterloo Cup

Hare coursing. Waterloo Cup
Two greyhounds chasing a hare during the Waterloo Cup, a blood sport abolished in 2005. Date: 1903

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Stamford Lincolnshire, from Sketches from Nature, 1822. 1822

Stamford Lincolnshire, from Sketches from Nature, 1822. 1822
Stamford Lincolnshire, from " Sketches from Nature", 1822

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Measuring Substitutes for the Army of Reserve, 1815. 1815. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

Measuring Substitutes for the Army of Reserve, 1815. 1815. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Measuring Substitutes for the Army of Reserve, 1815

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Popes Villa, Twickenham: The Outing, c1819. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson

Popes Villa, Twickenham: The Outing, c1819. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Popes Villa, Twickenham: The Outing, c1819. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Polo at Hurlingham

Polo at Hurlingham Date: 1903

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Rugby Union

Rugby Union Date: 1903

Background imageRowlandson Collection: A Cribbage Party in St. Giless Disturbed By A Press Gang, October 26, 1787

A Cribbage Party in St. Giless Disturbed By A Press Gang, October 26, 1787

Background imageRowlandson Collection: The Loves of the Fox and The Badger, or The Coalition Wedding. January 7, 1784

The Loves of the Fox and The Badger, or The Coalition Wedding. January 7, 1784

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Patience in a Punt, 1811. 1811. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

Patience in a Punt, 1811. 1811. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Patience in a Punt, 1811

Background imageRowlandson Collection: The Gardens at Stowe House, Bucks, c1785. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson

The Gardens at Stowe House, Bucks, c1785. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The Gardens at Stowe House, Bucks, c1785. From The Connoisseur Volume 101. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1938]

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Tarr Point (Torpoint, Plymouth), c18th century. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson

Tarr Point (Torpoint, Plymouth), c18th century. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Tarr Point (Torpoint, Plymouth), c18th century. From The Connoisseur Volume XCII, edited by F. Gordon Roe. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1933]

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Tennis: A Hot Rally

Tennis: A Hot Rally
A doubles tennis match played at the turn of the 20th century. Artist: George Derville Rowlandson Date: 1902

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Scavengers Cart, Artist, Thomas Rowlandson, British

Drawings Prints, Print, Scavengers Cart, Artist, Thomas Rowlandson, British
Drawings and Prints, Print, Scavengers Cart, Artist, Thomas Rowlandson, British, London 1757-1827 London, Rowlandson, Thomas, 1757, 1827, 1788, 1788

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Jews Luncheon, Artist, Thomas Rowlandson, British, London 1757-1827 London

Drawings Prints, Print, Jews Luncheon, Artist, Thomas Rowlandson, British, London 1757-1827 London
Drawings and Prints, Print, Jews at a Luncheon, Artist, Thomas Rowlandson, British, London 1757-1827 London, Rowlandson, Thomas, 1757, 1827, 1794, 1794

Background imageRowlandson Collection: English gentleman on trial in France, 18th century

English gentleman on trial in France, 18th century
English gentleman on trial in France, accused by an old hag and her virtuous niece Clara, 18th century. Before the tribunal at Avignon

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Dropsy Courting Consumption, October 25, 1810. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

Dropsy Courting Consumption, October 25, 1810. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Dropsy Courting Consumption, October 25, 1810

Background imageRowlandson Collection: The Corsican Spider in His Web!, July 12, 1808. July 12, 1808

The Corsican Spider in His Web!, July 12, 1808. July 12, 1808
The Corsican Spider in His Web!, July 12, 1808

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Billingsgate Fish Market, 1808, (1944). Creators: Thomas Rowlandson, Augustus Charles Pugin

Billingsgate Fish Market, 1808, (1944). Creators: Thomas Rowlandson, Augustus Charles Pugin
Billingsgate Fish Market, 1808, (1944). View of the old open-air fish market on the banks of the River Thames in the City of London. Fresh fish was landed and sold directly on the dockside

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Miseries of London, 1812

Miseries of London, 1812. A woman walking down Wapping Old Stairs being assailed by a group of watermen plying for trade. Two figures watch from a balcony

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Interior view of Lloyds Subscription Room in the Royal Exchange, City of London, 1809

Interior view of Lloyds Subscription Room in the Royal Exchange, City of London, 1809

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Southwark Cavalry

Southwark Cavalry. Aquatint by and after Thomas Rowlandson, 1799 (c). From a volume of 86 aquatints entitled ?Loyal Volunteers of London and Environs

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Westminster Cavalry

Westminster Cavalry. Aquatint by and after Thomas Rowlandson, 1799 (c). From a volume of 86 aquatints entitled ?Loyal Volunteers of London and Environs

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Boys hockey

Boys hockey
Scene from a boys hockey match. Bullying off. Date: 1903

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Bathing / Rowlandson 1803

Bathing / Rowlandson 1803
Glowcocks Bagnio

Background imageRowlandson Collection: The Chess Players

The Chess Players
3781299 The Chess Players by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: The Chess Players, ink and wash drawing by Thomas Rowlandson, 1756- 1827. Tinted version.); Lebrecht History

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Man falling off a broken chair at a dinner party

Man falling off a broken chair at a dinner party causing a servant to spill a soup tureen over him. Other guests shocked, servants amused. More Miseries

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Man being attacked by a parrot and cat in a drawing room

Man being attacked by a parrot and cat in a drawing room. More Miseries. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson to accompany Reverend James Beresfords Miseries of

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Three soldiers in uniform parading outside a tavern

Three soldiers in uniform parading outside a tavern, while a barmaid and man laugh at them. Production at a Alehouse. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Gentlemen fencers in Tierce guard and thrust position

Gentlemen fencers in Tierce guard and thrust position
Gentlemen fencers in position for the outside-guard called Tierce, and the thrust in Tierce. Copperplate engraving by after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Mr

Background imageRowlandson Collection: The Library of the Royal Institution, Albemarle Street, (pencil

The Library of the Royal Institution, Albemarle Street, (pencil
651805 The Library of the Royal Institution, Albemarle Street, (pencil, pen and ink and watercolour) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 19.7x27.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRowlandson Collection: The Duenna & Little Isaac, April 1, 1784. Creator: William Paulet Carey

The Duenna & Little Isaac, April 1, 1784. Creator: William Paulet Carey
The Duenna & Little Isaac, April 1, 1784

Background imageRowlandson Collection: An Early Lesson of Marching, December 24, 1794. December 24, 1794

An Early Lesson of Marching, December 24, 1794. December 24, 1794
An Early Lesson of Marching, December 24, 1794

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Boxing Match For 200 Guineas, Betwixt Dutch Sam and Medley, Fought 31 May 1810

Boxing Match For 200 Guineas, Betwixt Dutch Sam and Medley, Fought 31 May 1810, on Moulsey Hurst Near Hampton, June 5, 1810

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Hodges Explanation of a Hundred Magistrates, March 1, 1815. March 1, 1815

Hodges Explanation of a Hundred Magistrates, March 1, 1815. March 1, 1815
Hodges Explanation of a Hundred Magistrates, March 1, 1815

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Banquet scene in the Egyptian Hall at Mansion House

Banquet scene in the Egyptian Hall at Mansion House in London, 1808. Engraving by Augustus Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson for The Microcosm of London published by Rudolph Ackermann (1808-1810). Engraving

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Midshipman, 1799. The young man is carrying a sextant which was used for making astronomical

Midshipman, 1799. The young man is carrying a sextant which was used for making astronomical observations for navigating. Print by Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827). Aquatint

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Brighton / Rowlandson 1789

Brighton / Rowlandson 1789
Brighton, Sussex, known here by its old name, Brighthelmstone: the bathing place, with smoakers machines

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Amputation, Artist, Publisher, Thomas Rowlandson, William Hinton

Drawings Prints, Print, Amputation, Artist, Publisher, Thomas Rowlandson, William Hinton
Drawings and Prints, Print, Amputation, Artist, Publisher, Thomas Rowlandson, William Hinton, British, London 1757-1827 London, British, active London, 1779-86, Rowlandson, Thomas, Hinton, William

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Sympathy, Family, Journey, Laying, Dust, Publisher, Artist

Drawings Prints, Print, Sympathy, Family, Journey, Laying, Dust, Publisher, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, Sympathy, or A Family On A Journey Laying The Dust, Publisher, Artist, William Humphrey, Thomas Rowlandson, British, 1742

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Stocks Up! Huzza!!, City Fluctuations, Publisher, Artist

Drawings Prints, Print, Stocks Up! Huzza!!, City Fluctuations, Publisher, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, Stocks Are Up! Huzza!!, City Fluctuations, Publisher, Artist, After, Rudolph Ackermann, Thomas Rowlandson, George Moutard Woodward, London, British

Background imageRowlandson Collection: Meeting of the Agricultural Society, London. By Pugin and Rowlandson from Microcosm of London

Meeting of the Agricultural Society, London. By Pugin and Rowlandson from Microcosm of London Ackermann, London
531773 Meeting of the Agricultural Society, London. By Pugin and Rowlandson from Microcosm of London Ackermann, London, 1808-10 (chromolithograph); (add.info)



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Rowlandson, a renowned artist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, captured the essence of society through his vivid illustrations. His works encompassed various themes and subjects, showcasing his versatility as an artist. In "The Contrast, " December 1792, Rowlandson depicted the stark differences between social classes with intricate detail. This piece highlighted the disparities prevalent in society during that time. One of Rowlandson's earlier works was set in Cuckfield, Sussex in 1789. The artwork showcased the picturesque beauty of this English village and demonstrated Rowlandson's ability to capture landscapes with precision. "Modern Athenians plate 1 - Edinburgh" portrayed the vibrant city life of Edinburgh during that era. Through this illustration, Rowlandson revealed his talent for capturing bustling urban scenes filled with people going about their daily lives. Hare coursing at Waterloo Cup was another subject that fascinated Rowlandson. His depiction of this popular sport showcased both the excitement and intensity surrounding it. It also delved into historical events such as an English gentleman on trial in France during the 18th century. With meticulous attention to detail, he brought to life courtroom drama from a bygone era. "The Corsican Spider in His Web. " dated July 12, 1808, depicted Napoleon Bonaparte as a cunning spider entangling Europe within his grasp. This satirical portrayal reflected Rowlandson's political commentary on Napoleon's ambitions and power. Through "Stamford Lincolnshire" from Sketches from Nature (1822), Rowlandson displayed his love for nature by capturing its serene beauty through detailed sketches. Rugby Union became another subject matter for Rowlandson as he illustrated players engaged in intense matches on the field – showcasing not only their physical prowess but also highlighting teamwork and sportsmanship.