When was "Horse Armoury, Tower of London" created?

This artwork was created November 1, 1809.

What medium is "Horse Armoury, Tower of London"?

Horse Armoury, Tower of London is Hand-colored etching and aquatint.

Is "Horse Armoury, Tower of London" in the public domain?

Yes, Horse Armoury, Tower of London is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Horse Armoury, Tower of London

Q: Who created "Horse Armoury, Tower of London"?

Horse Armoury, Tower of London was created by Auguste Charles Pugin|Thomas Rowlandson|Rudolph Ackermann, London|Thomas Sutherland in November 1, 1809.

Auguste Charles Pugin|Thomas Rowlandson|Rudolph Ackermann, London|Thomas Sutherland

November 1, 1809

Medium

Hand-colored etching and aquatint

Dimensions

Sheet: 9 5/8 x 11 9/16 in. (24.4 x 29.3 cm) Plate: 9 1/16 × 11 in. (23 × 28 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1959

Accession Number

59.533.1671(63)

Tags

ArmorSpearsSwordsMenHorses

Art Historical Context

Step into the storied Horse Armoury of the Tower of London through this vibrant 1809-colored etching and aquat, a collaborative masterpiece from Rudolph Ackermann's acclaimed *Microcosm of London series. Architectural details by Auguste Charles Pugin capture the grand Gothic vaults and imposing displays, while Thomas Rowlandson's lively figures—guards, visitors, and horses draped in ceremonial armor—bring the scene to life. Printed by Thomas Sutherland, the measures a compact 9⅝ × 11ⅹ₁₆ inches, its hand-applied colors lending a jewel-like glow to swords, spears, and gleaming equestrian gear. ...

Horse Armoury, Tower of London

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