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Microcosm Of London Collection

"Exploring the Vibrant Tapestry of London

Background imageMicrocosm Of London 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 imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Coal Exchange, Thames Street, London

Coal Exchange, Thames Street, London
864162 Coal Exchange, Thames Street, London; (add.info.: Coal Exchange, Thames Street, London. A commodity market where coal was traded)

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Study for Royal Chapel, Whitehall, in Micocosm of London, 1807-10

Study for Royal Chapel, Whitehall, in Micocosm of London, 1807-10

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Study for St. Lukes Hospital, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Study for St. Lukes Hospital, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Study for Whitehall Chapel, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Study for Whitehall Chapel, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Study for Court of Common Pleas, Westminster Hall, from Microcosm of London, 1807

Study for Court of Common Pleas, Westminster Hall, from Microcosm of London, 1807

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Study for Sadlers Wells Theater, c. 1809. Creator: Augustus Charles Pugin

Study for Sadlers Wells Theater, c. 1809. Creator: Augustus Charles Pugin
Study for Sadlers Wells Theater, c. 1809

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Study for Drawing Room, St. James, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Study for Drawing Room, St. James, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Study for the House of Lords, 1807 (recto); c. 1807 (verso)

Study for the House of Lords, 1807 (recto); c. 1807 (verso)

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Study for Walbrook Church (recto); Sketches of Sailboats, Men and Dinghies (verso), 1807

Study for Walbrook Church (recto); Sketches of Sailboats, Men and Dinghies (verso), 1807 (recto); c. 1807 (verso)

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Study for Egyptian Hall Mansion House, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Study for Egyptian Hall Mansion House, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Study for Kings Circus, c. 1809. Creator: Augustus Charles Pugin

Study for Kings Circus, c. 1809. Creator: Augustus Charles Pugin
Study for Kings Circus, c. 1809

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Study for The Royal Exchange, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Study for The Royal Exchange, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Study for House of Commons, from Microcosm of London, 1807

Study for House of Commons, from Microcosm of London, 1807

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Study for Westminster Abbey, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Study for Westminster Abbey, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Study for Covent Garden Theatre, from Microcosm of London, 1807

Study for Covent Garden Theatre, from Microcosm of London, 1807

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Study for Exhibition Room, Somerset House, from Microcosm of London, c. 1808

Study for Exhibition Room, Somerset House, from Microcosm of London, c. 1808

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Study for Opera House, from Microcosm of London, c. 1808. Creator: Augustus Charles Pugin

Study for Opera House, from Microcosm of London, c. 1808. Creator: Augustus Charles Pugin
Study for Opera House, from Microcosm of London, c. 1808

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Study for Court of Kings Bench, Westminster Hall, from Microcosm of London, c. 1808

Study for Court of Kings Bench, Westminster Hall, from Microcosm of London, c. 1808

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Christies Auction Room, from Microcosm of London by J

Christies Auction Room, from Microcosm of London by J
570549 Christies Auction Room, from Microcosm of London by J. Bluck, published by R. Ackermann, 1808 (coloured aquatint) by Rowlandson, T. (1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Covent Garden Theatre, from Microcosm of London by R Ackermann

Covent Garden Theatre, from Microcosm of London by R Ackermann
810290 Covent Garden Theatre, from Microcosm of London by R Ackermann, 1808 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Rowlandson, T.(1756-1827) & Pugin

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Hall and Staircase at the British Museum, from Microcosm of London

Hall and Staircase at the British Museum, from Microcosm of London
661113 Hall and Staircase at the British Museum, from Microcosm of London published by R. Ackermann 1808 (colour litho) by Rowlandson, T.(1756-1827) & Pugin

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Christies Auction Room, illustration from Microcosm of London by R

Christies Auction Room, illustration from Microcosm of London by R
661042 Christies Auction Room, illustration from Microcosm of London by R. Ackermann, 1808 (colour litho) by Rowlandson, T.(1756-1827) & Pugin

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Southwark Iron Bridge, as seen from Bankside, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (b. 1785), pub

Southwark Iron Bridge, as seen from Bankside, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (b. 1785), pub
GHL8799 Southwark Iron Bridge, as seen from Bankside, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (b.1785), pub. 1819 by Ackermanns Repository of Arts (aquatint) by Gendall

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Drury Lane Theatre, from Microcosm of London, by R Ackermann

Drury Lane Theatre, from Microcosm of London, by R Ackermann
810330 Drury Lane Theatre, from Microcosm of London, by R Ackermann, 1808 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Rowlandson, T.(1756-1827) & Pugin

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: New Covent Garden Theatre, from Microcosm of London, 1810 by R Ackermann

New Covent Garden Theatre, from Microcosm of London, 1810 by R Ackermann
810304 New Covent Garden Theatre, from Microcosm of London, 1810 by R Ackermann (hand-coloured aquatint) by Rowlandson, T.(1756-1827) & Pugin

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Drury Lane Theatre, illustration from Microcosm of London by R

Drury Lane Theatre, illustration from Microcosm of London by R
661043 Drury Lane Theatre, illustration from Microcosm of London by R. Ackermann, 1808 (colour litho) by Rowlandson, T.(1756-1827) & Pugin

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: The Hall Carlton House (Microcosm of London, plate 15), April 1, 1808. April 1, 1808

The Hall Carlton House (Microcosm of London, plate 15), April 1, 1808. April 1, 1808
The Hall Carlton House (Microcosm of London, plate 15), April 1, 1808

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Guildhall, Examination of a Bankrupt before his Creditors (Microcosm of London

Guildhall, Examination of a Bankrupt before his Creditors (Microcosm of London, plate 41), November 1, 1808

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Bartholomew Fair, February 1, 1808. February 1, 1808. Creator: J. Bluck

Bartholomew Fair, February 1, 1808. February 1, 1808. Creator: J. Bluck
Bartholomew Fair, February 1, 1808

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Drawing from Life at the Royal Academy, Somerset House, January 1, 1808. January 1, 1808

Drawing from Life at the Royal Academy, Somerset House, January 1, 1808. January 1, 1808
Drawing from Life at the Royal Academy, Somerset House, January 1, 1808

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Greenwich Hospital, The Painted Hall, January 1, 1810. January 1, 1810. Creator: J

Greenwich Hospital, The Painted Hall, January 1, 1810. January 1, 1810. Creator: J
Greenwich Hospital, The Painted Hall, January 1, 1810

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Christies Auction Rooms, (1790), 1901. Artist: Augustus Charles Pugin

Christies Auction Rooms, (1790), 1901. Artist: Augustus Charles Pugin
Christies Auction Rooms, 1790. After an original engraving from The Microcosm of London, illustrated by Augustus Charles Pugin (1762-1832) and Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827)

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Dining Hall Asylum Lambeth Lambeth Asylum Social Help

Dining Hall Asylum Lambeth Lambeth Asylum Social Help
Dining Hall, Asylum. The asylum in Lambeth. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Court Of Kings Bench Westminster Hall Legal Courts

Court Of Kings Bench Westminster Hall Legal Courts
Court of Kings Bench, Westminster Hall. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Hall Stair Case British Museum Stairs Stairway

Hall Stair Case British Museum Stairs Stairway
The hall and stair case, British Museum. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Astley's Amphitheatre Westminster Bridge Road

Astley's Amphitheatre Westminster Bridge Road
Astley's Amphitheatre. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Mounting Guard Guard Mounting Changing The Guard

Mounting Guard Guard Mounting Changing The Guard
Mounting Guard, St. James's Park. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Kings Bench Prison Jail Gaol Penitentiary Thomas Rowlandson

Kings Bench Prison Jail Gaol Penitentiary Thomas Rowlandson
Kings Bench Prison. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Fleet Prison Racquet Ground Jail Gaol Penitentiary

Fleet Prison Racquet Ground Jail Gaol Penitentiary
Fleet Prison. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Covent Garden Market Westminster Election Westminster Election Day

Covent Garden Market Westminster Election Westminster Election Day
Covent Garden Market, Westminster Election (Day). Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Roman Catholic Chapel Lincoln's Inn Fields Religious Life

Roman Catholic Chapel Lincoln's Inn Fields Religious Life
The Roman Catholic Chapel, Lincoln's Inn Fields. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Christie's Auction Room Auction Auctions Auctioneer

Christie's Auction Room Auction Auctions Auctioneer
Christie's Auction Room. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Philanthropic Society The Chapel Religious Life

Philanthropic Society The Chapel Religious Life
Philanthropic Society, the Chapel. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Egyptian Hall Mansion House Dining Dinner Formal

Egyptian Hall Mansion House Dining Dinner Formal
Egyptian Hall, Mansion House. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Common Council Chamber Guildhall Thomas Rowlandson

Common Council Chamber Guildhall Thomas Rowlandson
Common Council Chamber, Guildhall. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: Doctors Commons Court Session Knightrider Street

Doctors Commons Court Session Knightrider Street
Doctors Commons. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageMicrocosm Of London Collection: House Of Commons Political Life Politics Government

House Of Commons Political Life Politics Government
House of Commons. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann



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"Exploring the Vibrant Tapestry of London: A Glimpse into the Microcosm" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of 19th-century London with these captivating studies from the renowned "Microcosm of London. " Created between 1807 and 1810 by Augustus Charles Pugin, this collection offers a fascinating glimpse into various iconic landmarks that shaped the city's rich history. Delve into the grandeur of Whitehall as you study Pugin's intricate depiction of the Royal Chapel. Every meticulous detail transports you to an era where opulence reigned supreme. Similarly, his study for St. Luke's Hospital reveals not only architectural brilliance but also highlights London's commitment to healthcare even centuries ago. Venture further into Westminster Hall, where Pugin captures the essence of justice within his Study for Court of Common Pleas. The solemnity and majesty emanating from this piece are palpable, reminding us that law has always been at the heart of society. The arts take center stage as we explore Sadler's Wells Theater through Pugin's eyes. His study showcases both its exterior charm and interior allure, inviting us to imagine evenings filled with dramatic performances and resounding applause. No exploration would be complete without glimpses into royal residences such as St. James' Drawing Room or House of Lords. These studies transport us behind closed doors, revealing lavish interiors adorned with exquisite furnishings fit for royalty. Pugin also turns his attention towards places of worship like Walbrook Church and Egyptian Hall Mansion House, showcasing their architectural splendor while capturing their spiritual significance within bustling city life. London wouldn't be complete without its vibrant streetscapes captured in Pugin's Study for King’s Circus or The Royal Exchange. These sketches bring forth images of bustling crowds, horse-drawn carriages navigating cobbled streets, and merchants conducting business - all contributing to London’s dynamic energy.