Study for St. Luke's Hospital, from Microcosm of London by Augustus Charles Pugin

Study for St. Luke's Hospital, from Microcosm of London c. 1809

drawing, print, paper, ink, ink-drawings, pen

architectural sketch

drawing

imaginative character sketch

toned paper

quirky sketch

print

paper

personal sketchbook

ink

england

ink-drawings

water

pen

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

watercolor

"Study for St. Luke's Hospital, from Microcosm of London" is a watercolor drawing by Augustus Charles Pugin, dating to around 1809. The drawing, currently held at The Art Institute of Chicago, captures a bustling courtyard scene at the St. Luke's Hospital. Pugin's detailed rendering showcases the architectural features of the hospital building, including the arched windows and the central entrance. The courtyard itself is depicted as a place of activity, with figures going about their daily routines. The drawing's focus on the hospital's daily life offers a glimpse into the social fabric of London during this period.