Study for Chelsea Hospital, from Microcosm of London c. 1810

"Study for Chelsea Hospital, from Microcosm of London" is a pencil drawing on paper by Augustus Charles Pugin, created circa 1810. The drawing is a detailed depiction of the interior of Chelsea Hospital, a former military hospital and home for veterans in London. Pugin's drawing captures the grandeur of the space, with its high ceilings, arched windows, and intricate details. It provides a glimpse into the lives of the pensioners who resided at the hospital, with their communal dining hall and a large wall mural. This drawing, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases Pugin's skill as an architectural draftsman and his interest in documenting the built environment of his time.