Study for Leaden Hall Market, from Microcosm of London by Augustus Charles Pugin

Study for Leaden Hall Market, from Microcosm of London c. 1809

drawing, print, paper, graphite

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

ink paper printed

print

old engraving style

hand drawn type

paper

personal sketchbook

fading type

england

water

graphite

golden font

watercolor

historical font

"Study for Leaden Hall Market, from Microcosm of London" is a graphite drawing by Augustus Charles Pugin, dated c. 1809. This drawing, now in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago, is a preliminary study for one of the plates in Pugin's influential architectural publication, "Microcosm of London." The drawing shows the market's exterior, showcasing the building's architectural details and the bustling activity of the market, with figures, carts, and awnings. This drawing exemplifies Pugin's detailed and meticulous style of architectural representation. It is an important part of the artistic and historical legacy of London and its architectural development.