Foundling Hospital Collection

A Map of Bloomsbury and Holborn, London, 1746 (engraving)
XJF438445 A Map of Bloomsbury and Holborn, London, 1746 (engraving) by Rocque, John (c.1704-d.1762); Private Collection; (add.info.: the map shows the Foundling Hospital)

Engraving of Daniel Lock (engraving)
1574556 Engraving of Daniel Lock (engraving); (add.info.: Daniel Lock (1681-1754) English archtect of the Foundling Hospital, London. Founder of the Lock Hospital, the plans of which he is holding

Sketch of the Little Maids of the Foundling Hospital, 1901
1576511 Sketch of the Little Maids of the Foundling Hospital, 1901; (add.info.: Sketch of the little maids of the Foundling Hospital in Guilford Street)

View of the Foundling Hospital in London, 1751. Creators: Robert Sayer, Fabr. Parr
View of the Foundling Hospital in London, 1751

A Christening in the Chapel of the Foundling Hospital, 1891. Creator: Robert Barnes
A Christening in the Chapel of the Foundling Hospital, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Interior of the Chapel of the Foundling Hospital (engraving)
3636958 Interior of the Chapel of the Foundling Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Chapel of the Foundling Hospital)

Sunday at the Foundling Hospital (engraving)
608842 Sunday at the Foundling Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday at the Foundling Hospital; from The Illustrated London News)

Foundling Hospital (colour litho)
976226 Foundling Hospital (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundling Hospital)

A View of the Foundling Hospital (coloured engraving)
559575 A View of the Foundling Hospital (coloured engraving) by English School; Private Collection; Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

A View of the Foundling Hospital, London (engraving)
558651 A View of the Foundling Hospital, London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A View of the Foundling Hospital)

Foundling Hospital (coloured engraving)
810989 Foundling Hospital (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, T. (1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C. (1762-1832) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundling Hospital, the chapel)

View of the Foundling Hospital, Lambs Conduit Fields, London (engraving)
3103767 View of the Foundling Hospital, Lambs Conduit Fields, London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Foundling Hospital)

Charity children, c. 1880 (engraving)
145445 Charity children, c.1880 (engraving) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: May be at the anniversary festival held annually for the children of Londons charity)

Foundling Hospital, London (photo)
582579 Foundling Hospital, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundling Hospital, London); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

The court room of the Foundling Hospital (engraving)
611041 The court room of the Foundling Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The court room of the Foundling Hospital)

Captain Coram, projector of the Foundling Hospital (engraving)
608839 Captain Coram, projector of the Foundling Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Coram)

Foundling Hospital (engraving)
608837 Foundling Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundling Hospital; A plan and elevation of an hospital for the maintenence)

Thanksgiving Day, Children of the Foundling Hospital viewing the Procession (engraving)
1613610 Thanksgiving Day, Children of the Foundling Hospital viewing the Procession (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thanksgiving Day)

Visit of the Prince of Wales to Moscow (engraving)
1103691 Visit of the Prince of Wales to Moscow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Prince of Wales to Moscow)

Receiving Day at the Foundling Hospital (engraving)
1044177 Receiving Day at the Foundling Hospital (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receiving Day at the Foundling Hospital)

Captain Thomas Coram, 1740 (oil on canvas)
CF1618 Captain Thomas Coram, 1740 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 239x147.5 cm; Coram in the care of the Foundling Museum

Roundel from the facade (glazed terracotta)
VLS60451 Roundel from the facade (glazed terracotta) by Robbia, Andrea della (1435-1525); Ospedale degli Innocenti, Florence, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Gateway of the Foundling Hospital (engraving)
2776964 Gateway of the Foundling Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gateway of the Foundling Hospital)

Moses brought before Pharaohs Daughter, 1746 (oil on canvas)
CF3620 Moses brought before Pharaohs Daughter, 1746 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 172.7x208. cm; Coram in the care of the Foundling Museum

Receiving a Child at the Foundling Hospital (engraving)
1044178 Receiving a Child at the Foundling Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receiving a Child at the Foundling Hospital)

A Christening in the Chapel of the Foundling Hospital (engraving)
1036441 A Christening in the Chapel of the Foundling Hospital (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christening in the Chapel of the Foundling Hospital)

Court-Room of the Foundling Hospital (engraving)
1098708 Court-Room of the Foundling Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Court-Room of the Foundling Hospital)

A perspective view of the Foundling Hospital with emblematic figures (coloured engraving)
559577 A perspective view of the Foundling Hospital with emblematic figures (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sunday at the Foundling Hospital (litho)
1589102 Sunday at the Foundling Hospital (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday at the Foundling Hospital)

The Revolution in Sicily (engraving)
1098842 The Revolution in Sicily (engraving) by Vizetelly, Frank (1830-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revolution in Sicily)

Statue of Captain Coram, erected at the Foundling Hospital, on Monday Last (engraving)
1097936 Statue of Captain Coram, erected at the Foundling Hospital, on Monday Last (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Captain Coram)

Front of the Foundling Hospital (engraving)
3636960 Front of the Foundling Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Front of the Foundling Hospital)

Captain Thomas Coram, founder of the Foundling Hospital (engraving)
608841 Captain Thomas Coram, founder of the Foundling Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Thomas Coram)

Sunday at the Foundling Hospital (engraving)
728975 Sunday at the Foundling Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday at the Foundling Hospital)

Chapel of the Foundling Hospital (engraving)
559510 Chapel of the Foundling Hospital (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chapel of the Foundling Hospital)

Foundling Hospital (coloured engraving)
559506 Foundling Hospital (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foundling Hospital.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Captain Thomas Coram (engraving)
559573 Captain Thomas Coram (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Thomas Coram.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

A Coronation Festivity held by the Kings Wish (litho)
1600743 A Coronation Festivity held by the Kings Wish (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Coronation Festivity held by the Kings Wish)

The Foundling Hospital (b / w photo)
3092075 The Foundling Hospital (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Foundling Hospital)

"Fruit from the Christmas Tree", a Sketch at the Foundling Hospital, Guildford Street (chromolitho)
1054819 " Fruit from the Christmas Tree", a Sketch at the Foundling Hospital, Guildford Street (chromolitho) by Hopkins

The Choir at the Foundling Hospital (engraving)
1063431 The Choir at the Foundling Hospital (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Choir at the Foundling Hospital)

Captain Thomas Coram, December 1, 1796. Creator: William Nutter
Captain Thomas Coram, December 1, 1796

Arms for the Foundling Hospital, December 22, 1781. Creator: Unknown
Arms for the Foundling Hospital, December 22, 1781

The Chapel of the Enfants-Trouves in Paris: Religieuse et petites filles regardant la crec... 1756
The Chapel of the Enfants-Trouves in Paris: Religieuse et petites filles regardant la creche, 1756. [Premier tableau des soeurs - nuns and children]

The Chapel of the Enfants-Trouves in Paris: Le Roi mage Balthazar et sa suite, 1752. Creator: Etienne Fessard
The Chapel of the Enfants-Trouves in Paris: Le Roi mage Balthazar et sa suite, 1752. [Tableau du cote droit de l'Autel - King Balthazar and his entourage]

The Chapel of the Enfants-Trouves in Paris: L'Adoration des bergers, 1752. Creator: Etienne Fessard
The Chapel of the Enfants-Trouves in Paris: L'Adoration des bergers, 1752.[Tableau du cote gauche de l'Autel - the Adoration of the Shepherds]

The Chapel of the Enfants-Trouves in Paris: Sainte Genevieve des Ardents, 1757. [Tableau de la chapelle de Ste Genevieve des Ardents du cote droit lateral]

Interior view of the Enfants Trouves, 1759. Creator: Etienne Fessard
Interior view of the Enfants Trouves, 1759

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The Foundling Hospital, a beacon of hope amidst the bustling streets of Bloomsbury and Holborn in London, stood as a sanctuary for countless abandoned children. Its significance is beautifully captured in various engravings and lithographs that depict its grandeur and purpose. In an engraving from 1746, we see a detailed map showcasing the hospital's location within this vibrant city. It served as a guiding light for those seeking solace within its walls. Another coloured engraving portrays a woman being ejected from the pews of the Foundling Hospital Chapel, reminding us that not everyone was fortunate enough to find refuge there. Stepping inside the chapel through yet another enchanting engraving, one can almost hear echoes of prayers filling the air. The intricate details bring to life the solemnity and serenity that enveloped this sacred space. A separate engraving captures Sunday at the Foundling Hospital - a day when joyous melodies resonated through every corridor as children found comfort in their shared experiences. A colour lithograph showcases the exterior beauty of this remarkable institution with its majestic architecture standing tall against London's skyline. It serves as a testament to humanity's capacity for compassion and care. Moving forward in time, we encounter an engraved scene depicting charity children from around 1880. These young souls were given opportunities they may have never dreamed possible thanks to the generosity bestowed upon them by this noble establishment. A photograph transports us directly into history itself - capturing an image of the actual Foundling Hospital building in all its glory. This visual documentation allows us to connect with both past and present, appreciating how far society has come while acknowledging our duty to protect vulnerable lives still today. Lastly, an engraving reveals The court room of the Foundling Hospital where decisions were made regarding each child's future; it symbolizes justice intertwined with compassion – ensuring that these innocent beings would be guided towards brighter tomorrows.