Study for Freemason's Hall, Great Queen Street, from Microcosm of London by Augustus Charles Pugin

Study for Freemason's Hall, Great Queen Street, from Microcosm of London c. 1808

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drawing, print, paper, graphite

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architectural sketch

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drawing

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toned paper

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print

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hand drawn type

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etching

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paper

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personal sketchbook

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england

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pen-ink sketch

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water

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pen work

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graphite

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sketchbook drawing

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sketchbook art

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initial sketch

Augustus Charles Pugin's "Study for Freemason's Hall, Great Queen Street, from Microcosm of London" (c. 1808) is a detailed pencil drawing of the interior of Freemason's Hall. The work is a study for Pugin's larger project, "Microcosm of London," a series of architectural illustrations showcasing the city's buildings. The drawing captures the grandeur of the Freemason's Hall, depicting the ornate vaulted ceiling, elaborate chandeliers, and a large gathering of individuals within the hall. This artwork is part of the The Art Institute of Chicago's collection.

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