Design for "From Warwick Lane" 1770 - 1780

This pen and wash drawing by Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg, titled “Design for 'From Warwick Lane'”, is a detailed sketch for a larger painting. It depicts a man in profile, standing with a cane. The figure, rendered in 18th century attire with a large hat, is a humorous representation of a social type common in the streets of London. Loutherbourg was known for his theatrical sets and depictions of everyday life, and this design captures the energy and character of the artist's signature style.