King's Mews, from "Ackermann's Repository"
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Hamill and Barker
Accession Number
1961-105-260
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the bustling streets of early 19th-century London with Thomasson's *King's Mews, from "Ackermann's"* (1808). Rowlandson, a renowned British caricaturist (1756–1827), captured the vibrant energy of the city in this print, part of Rudolph Ackermann's influential *Repository of Arts, Literature, Commerce, Manufactures, Fashions and Politics*. Launched in 1809 but featuring earlier works, the Repository was a treasure trove of hand-colored engravings showcasing architecture, fashion, and daily life, making high-society scenes accessible to a wide audience. King's Mews, the royal stables...