Hall of Christ's Hospital c. 1815

Augustus Charles Pugin's watercolor, "Hall of Christ's Hospital," offers a glimpse into the daily life of students at the historic London school. Painted around 1815, the work captures the grand interior of the hall, with its long, rectangular tables laden with food and rows of students in their distinctive blue uniforms. The vast painting on the far wall, depicting the school's benefactors, dominates the space, highlighting the institution's historical significance and its commitment to education. This meticulous depiction of daily life at Christ's Hospital provides a valuable historical record of a significant English institution.