Study for Lloyd's Subscription Room, from Microcosm of London c. 1809
augustuscharlespugin
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, print, paper, graphite
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
# print
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old engraving style
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hand drawn type
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paper
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tea stained
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personal sketchbook
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fading type
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england
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water
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graphite
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golden font
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watercolor
"Study for Lloyd's Subscription Room, from Microcosm of London" is a pencil sketch by Augustus Charles Pugin, dating back to around 1809. This study depicts the interior of the Lloyd's of London building, a renowned insurance market, showcasing the architectural details and the bustling activity within. Pugin, a prominent architect and designer, captures the grandeur of the space with a focus on the intricate ceiling design and the numerous figures gathered within. This preliminary sketch, part of the larger "Microcosm of London" project, offers a glimpse into Pugin's meticulous approach to capturing the essence of London life in the early 19th century.
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