Study for The College of Physicians, from Microcosm of London c. 1808

"Study for The College of Physicians, from Microcosm of London" is a pencil drawing by Augustus Charles Pugin, dating back to 1808. The artwork, now housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a detailed architectural interior with a high, ornately decorated ceiling, and columns lining the walls. The drawing likely served as a preparatory study for Pugin's larger project, "Microcosm of London," a series of architectural illustrations of the city. The focus on interior architectural detail, typical of Pugin's work, reveals his interest in documenting and preserving the architectural heritage of London.