Rooker Collection

Knole Park in Kent, the Seat of His Grace the Duke of Dorset, 1775. Artist: Michael Angelo Rooker
Knole Park in Kent, the Seat of His Grace the Duke of Dorset, 1775. In the early 17th century Knole was transformed from a late medieval archbishops palace into a Renaissance mansion

View of the Grand Walk etc, London, c.1760 (engraving)
535455 View of the Grand Walk etc, London, c.1760 (engraving); (add.info.: View of the Grand Walk etc. in Vauxhall Gardens taken from the Entrance')

The Bowling Green, late 18th century, (1941). Creator: Michael Angelo Rooker
The Bowling Green, late 18th century, (1941). A game of lawn bowls on Hurst Bowling Green in Berkshire. The first documented date for the Hurst Bowling Club is 1747

Drusllwyn Castle, Caermarthenshire, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Drusllwyn Castle, Caermarthenshire, (c1900). Shepherd and sheep in the foreground, with Dryslwyn Castle in Wales in the distance. Print after a painting made in the 1840s by Michael Angelo Rooker

Bagshot Park, the Seat of the Honourable Augustus Kepple, 1777. Artist: Michael Angelo Rooker
Bagshot Park, the Seat of the Honourable Augustus Kepple, 1777. Bagshot Park in Surrey became the home of Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex (born 1964) and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex

M. A. Rooker, A. R. A. 1793, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
M.A. Rooker, A.R.A. 1793, (c1900). Portrait of British painter, illustrator and engraver Michael Angelo Rooker (c1743-1801). Rooker was principal scene painter at the Haymarket Theatre in London

View of Horse Guards, Westminster, London, 1768. Artist
View of Horse Guards, Westminster, London, 1768. On the left three figures are carrying chimney sweeping equipment and on the right a beggar holds out his hat

Covent Garden, Westminster, London, 1777. Artist: Edward Rooker
Covent Garden, Westminster, London, 1777. View of Covent Garden showing various street sellers including a shoe shiner, and shoppers

Middlesex Hospital, Mortimer Street, Marylebone, London, c1770. Artist
Middlesex Hospital, Mortimer Street, Marylebone, London, c1770

Guilford Street, St Pancras, London, 1749. Artist: Michael Angelo Rooker
View of the Foundling Hospital, Guilford Street, St Pancras, London, 1749; with women at the gate bringing their babies to be given up

Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1777. Artist: Edward Rooker
View of a section of Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1777; showing the bridge under construction in 1766. Also showing boats on the River Thames

Church of St Stephen Walbrook, City of London, 1770. Artist: Edward Rooker
Church of St Stephen Walbrook, City of London, 1770. The top image is an interior view of St Stephen Walbrook with figures; the bottom image is a ground plan

Imperial crown of state worn by King George III on his coronation, 1763

Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, c1752. Artist: Edward Rooker
View of the Grand Walk in Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, c1752; with figures in the foreground

St Jamess Gate leading to St Jamess Palace, London, 1766 Artist: Edward Rooker
A view of St Jamess Gate leading to St Jamess Palace from Cleveland Row, London, 1766. In the foreground stone masons can be seen on the right with a horse and cart in the centre

West Gate, Winchester, 1779. Artist: Michael Angelo Rooker
West Gate, Winchester, 1779. Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C

A General View of Palmira in Arabia, c1770. Artist: Edward Rooker
A General View of Palmira in Arabia, c1770

Marylebone Old Manor House: Garden Front, 1791, (1923). Artist: Michael Angelo Rooker
Marylebone Old Manor House: Garden Front, 1791. Marylebone Manor House was converted into a hunting lodge by Henry VIII and was later used as a boarding school. It was eventually demolished in 1791

A View of the Princes House at Kew, 1776. Artist: Michael Angelo Rooker
A View of the Princes House at Kew, 1776. The Princes House, built in the 17th century by a merchant of Dutch origin, has also been known as the Dutch House and Kew Palace

Colonel Onslows Lodge at Try-Hill, near Chertsey, Surry, 1777. Artist: Michael Angelo Rooker
Colonel Onslows Lodge at Try-Hill, near Chertsey, Surry, 1777

North East View of Sir John Elvils House on Englefield Green near Egham in Surry, 1775. Artist: Michael Angelo Rooker
North East View of Sir John Elvils House on Englefield Green near Egham in Surry, 1775

Datchet Bridge near Windsor, Berkshire, 1774. Artist: Michael Angelo Rooker
Datchet Bridge near Windsor, Berkshire, 1774. View of the River Thames with Datchet Bridge in the distance

Wakefield Lodge in Whitlebury Forest, Northamptonshire, 1774. Artist: Michael Angelo Rooker
Wakefield Lodge in Whitlebury Forest, The Seat of his Grace the Duke of Grafton, 1774

Bolton, North Riding of Yorkshire the Seat of His Grace the Duke of Bolton, 1775. Artist: Michael Angelo Rooker
Bolton, North Riding of Yorkshire the Seat of His Grace the Duke of Bolton, 1775

Barrington, near Burford in Gloucestershire, the Seat of the Countess of Talbot, 1776. Artist: Michael Angelo Rooker
Barrington, near Burford in Gloucestershire, the Seat of the Countess of Talbot, 1776

North west view of Wakefield Lodge, the Seat of his Grace the Duke of Grafton, 1776. Artist: Michael Angelo Rooker
North west view of Wakefield Lodge, the Seat of his Grace the Duke of Grafton, Nottinghamshire, 1776. An eighteenth century print of the Capability Brown park with a yacht on the lake

The Royal Military Academy at Woolwich, London, 1775. Artist: Michael Angelo Rooker
The Royal Military Academy at Woolwich, London, 1775

Hackwood Park, the Seat of his Grace the Duke of Bolton, near Basingstoke, Hampshire, 1775

Chatsworth in Derbyshire, The Seat of his Grace the Duke of Devonshire, 1775. Artist: Michael Angelo Rooker
Chatsworth in Derbyshire, The Seat of his Grace the Duke of Devonshire, 1775. The first house at Chatsworth was built by Bess of Hardwick (c1527-1608)

Wynn Stay in Denbighshire, Wales, 1775. Artist: Michael Angelo Rooker
Wynn Stay in Denbighshire, The Seat of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn Bart, 1775

A View of Charlton near Woolwich in Kent, 1775. Artist: Michael Angelo Rooker
A View of Charlton near Woolwich in Kent, 1775. A view looking east along what is now Charlton Road in Greater London, showing St Lukes Church on the left

Jennings near Maidstone in Kent, the Seat of her Grace the Dutchess of St Albans, 1776. Artist: Michael Angelo Rooker
Jennings near Maidstone in Kent, the Seat of her Grace the Dutchess of St Albans, 1776

A South Prospect of the Abby-Gate at Reading, Berkshire, 1775. Artist: Michael Angelo Rooker
A South Prospect of the Abby-Gate at Reading, Berkshire, 1775

South East Prospect of his Grace the Duke of Queensberrys seat at Drumlanrig, Scotland, 1775. The castle, completed in 1691 by William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry

Seat of the Right Honourable the Earl of Harcourt at Nuneham, with a distant view of Oxford, 1775

View of the Grand Walk etc in Vauxhall Gardens taken from the Entrance, London, c1760. Artist: Edward Rooker
View of the Grand Walk etc in Vauxhall Gardens taken from the Entrance, London, c1760. Vauxhall Gardens was one of the great pleasure grounds of London and this image shows a formal avenue of trees

Aviary Plans elevations sections perspective views
The Aviary, Plans, elevations, sections, and perspective views of the gardens and buildings at Kew, in Surry, Chambers, William Sir, 1723-1796, Haberkorn, J

View in Hyde Park. Rooker, Michael Angelo 1743 - 1801

Merton College, Oxford Signed and dated in brown paint, lower left: MRooker
Merton College, Oxford Signed and dated in brown paint, lower left: " MRooker | pinx | [...]", Michael " Angelo" Rooker, 1746-1801, British

St. Marys Abbey, York Signed, lower left: MARooker A: pinxt, Michael
St. Marys Abbey, York Signed, lower left: " MARooker A: pinxt", Michael " Angelo" Rooker, 1746-1801, British

St. Augustines Gate, Canterbury Signed in ocher-colored paint, lower right: " MRooker. A. Pinxt", Michael " Angelo" Rooker, 1746-1801, British

View of the Grand Walk etc. in Vauxhall Gardens taken from the Entrance. Vauxhall Gardens was one of the great pleasure grounds of London and this image of 1751 shows a formal avenue of trees

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"Exploring the Artistic Legacy of Michael Angelo Rooker: A Journey through Time and Places" Step into the enchanting world of Michael Angelo Rooker, a renowned artist whose brushstrokes captured the essence of historical landmarks and grand estates. Knole Park in Kent, the Seat of His Grace the Duke of Dorset, comes alive in his 1775 masterpiece, revealing an exquisite tapestry of nature's beauty intertwined with architectural splendor. Drusllwyn Castle in Caermarthenshire beckons us to delve into its mysterious past through an unknown creator's lens around 1900. The castle stands as a testament to Rooker's ability to evoke intrigue and fascination with his artistry. Bagshot Park, home to the Honourable Augustus Kepple, transports us back to 1777 when Rooker immortalized this regal residence on canvas. Every stroke captures the elegance and majesty that graced these hallowed grounds. The Bowling Green takes us on a nostalgic journey back to late 18th century England. In this poignant piece from 1941 by none other than Michael Angelo Rooker himself, we witness a moment frozen in time - laughter echoing across green fields as friends engage in friendly competition. M. A. Rooker, A. R. A. , is celebrated for his artistic prowess showcased beautifully in this undated work from around 1900. Though shrouded in mystery regarding its subject matter or inspiration source, it serves as a testament to his versatility and skillful execution. Rooker's talent extends beyond landscapes; he also captures bustling cityscapes like Westminster's Horse Guards View (1768) and Covent Garden (1777), masterfully depicting London's vibrant energy during those eras.