Who created "Study for King's Bench Prison, from Microcosm of London"?

Study for King's Bench Prison, from Microcosm of London was created by Augustus Charles Pugin in c. 1808.

What medium is "Study for King's Bench Prison, from Microcosm of London"?

Study for King's Bench Prison, from Microcosm of London is Graphite on cream wove paper.

Is "Study for King's Bench Prison, from Microcosm of London" in the public domain?

Yes, Study for King's Bench Prison, from Microcosm of London is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Study for King's Bench Prison, from Microcosm of London

Q: When was "Study for King's Bench Prison, from Microcosm of London" created?

This artwork was created c. 1808.

Augustus Charles Pugin

c. 1808

Medium

Graphite on cream wove paper

Dimensions

16.5 × 29.5 cm (6 1/2 × 11 5/8 in.)

Classification

graphite

Department

Prints and Drawings

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

113169

About the Artist

Augustus Charles Pugin · 1762–1832

Augustus Charles Pugin (1762–1832) was a pioneering architectural draughtsman and engraver whose meticulous illustrations played a pivotal role in reviving interest in Britain's medieval Gothic heritage. Born in France, Pugin relocated to London around 1792, where he quickly established himself as a master of topographical and architectural rendering. Working primarily in engraving and watercolor,...

Study for King's Bench Prison, from Microcosm of London

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