Study for Tattersall's Repository, from Microcosm of London c. 1809

This pencil drawing by Augustus Charles Pugin, "Study for Tattersall's Repository, from Microcosm of London," (c. 1809) depicts the interior of a bustling marketplace in London. The drawing, a study for the larger Microcosm of London project, showcases Pugin's skill in capturing the architectural details and the energy of everyday life in the early 19th century. The artist employs delicate lines to represent the columns, beams, and the crowd of people within the space, highlighting the architectural and social aspects of this lively locale. The drawing is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.