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5,122 works

Pencil sketch of a Gothic hall with vaulted ceiling, pointed windows, and a crowd of small figures below.

Study for Court Chancery, Lincoln's Inn Hall, from Microcosm of London

Augustus Charles Pugin, c. 1808

Horse's Head

Jacques-Louis David, c. 1810

Pencil sketch sheet with studies of a turkey, duck, peacock and several fowl in varied poses.

Sketches of Fowl

Théodore Géricault, 1813/14

Pen and watercolor study of a vaulted courtroom with a raised platform, seated figures and an ornate heraldic panel on the ba

Study for Court of Common Pleas, Westminster Hall, from Microcosm of London

Augustus Charles Pugin, 1807

Profile of Napoleon

Jacques-Louis David, c. 1810

Pencil and brown wash sketches of cavalry battle scenes and horse studies arranged across one sheet.

Sketches of a Cavalry Battle and Studies of a Draught Horse

Théodore Géricault, 1813/14

Pen and ink drawing of the Court of Chancery in Westminster Hall, showing gothic arches, niches with statues, and a curved be

Court of Chancery, Westminster Hall

Augustus Charles Pugin, c. 1808

Pencil sketch of a man's head and shoulders in a high-collared military coat, on pale paper.

Study

Jacques-Louis David, 1811/1812

Pencil and brown wash sketches of a chasseur on horseback, with rearing horse studies and faint head sketches.

Six Sketches of a Chasseur Beside His Horse

Théodore Géricault, 1813/14

Pen and ink study of the Court of King's Bench interior in Westminster Hall, with a raised bench, Gothic niches and vaulted c

Study for Court of King's Bench, Westminster Hall, from Microcosm of London

Augustus Charles Pugin, c. 1808

Charcoal sketch of a curly-haired man's head and shoulders turned to the right on a pale sheet.

Bust of a Man, Head Turned to Right

Jacques-Louis David, c. 1810

Pencil sketches on aged paper showing a horse head with rider, a greyhound head, and faint preparatory studies.

Sketches of an Equestrian Battle and the Head of a Greyhound

Théodore Géricault, 1813/14

Pencil study of the Court of Exchequer interior with a raised bench, curtained enclosure, and rows of spectators in galleries

Study for Court of Exchequer, from Microcosm of London

Augustus Charles Pugin, c. 1808

Head of a Man, Left Profile

Jacques-Louis David, c. 1810

Brown wash and graphite sketches of cavalry battle groups with horses and riders, plus a study of a dog's forepaws.

Sketches of a Cavalry Battle and the Forepaws of a Dog

Théodore Géricault, 1813/14

Pencil study of a church with clock tower and crowded market stalls, with handwritten note in upper margin.

Study for Covent Garden Market, Westminster Election, from Microcosm of London

Augustus Charles Pugin, c. 1808

Pencil sketch of a smiling man with curly hair and a jabot at his neck, drawn in loose lines on pale paper.

Bust of a Man with a Jabot

Jacques-Louis David, c. 1810

Sepia ink and wash drawing of the Adoration of the Shepherds with the Virgin, Christ Child and haloed figures.

Adoration of the Shepherds (recto); Three Sketches: Buildings by Canal with Boats, Landscape with Buldings on Hillsid…

Francesco Guardi, c. 1770

Pen and ink sketch of a theatre auditorium with a draped proscenium arch, curved balconies, and seating, inscribed Covent Gar

Study for Covent Garden Theatre, from Microcosm of London

Augustus Charles Pugin, 1807

Studies for Distribution of Eagles: The Archi-Chancelier, Cambacérés and the Archi-Trescrier, Lebrun

Jacques-Louis David, c. 1810

Pen and brown wash sketch of an apotheosis scene with a rising muscular figure, putti, clouds and a reclining nude.

Apotheosis of Hercules (recto); Sketches of Horse's Head, Horse's Forequarters, and Altarpiece or Ciborium (verso)

possibly Anton Domenico Gabbiani, n.d.

Pencil study of a tiered theater auditorium with curving balconies, chandeliers, and a draped stage arch.

Study for An Oratorio-Covent Garden Theater, from Microcosm of London

Augustus Charles Pugin, c. 1808

Study for Distribution of Eagles, Prince Eugène de Beauharnais

Jacques-Louis David, c. 1810

Pen and grey wash sketch of figures in a small boat beside a ship with a mast and flag, on a sea.

Study for Lucain's "La Pharsale", Canto VIII

Hubert François Gravelot, c. 1766

Pencil study of a classical interior with columns, coffered ceiling, and men seated around a long table.

Study for Board Room of the Admiralty, from Microcosm of London

Augustus Charles Pugin, c. 1808

Pencil sketch of a woman's head and shoulders, facing forward, with curled hair piled high on an off-white sheet.

Sketch of a Woman's Head

Jacques-Louis David, c. 1810

Pen and wash drawing of a reclining male nude on blue paper, with one arm raised and a draped cloth beneath.

The Dead Christ (recto); Child's Head (verso)

Recto by Charles Le Brun, 1646 (recto); 18th century (verso)

Pencil study of a riverside row of buildings with masted ships and rowboats on the Thames.

Study for Custom House, from the River Thames, from Microcosm of London

Augustus Charles Pugin, c. 1808

Bust of Caroline Bonaparte, Princess Murat, Queen of Naples

Jacques-Louis David, c. 1810

Watercolor sketch sheet of marine scenes with sailboats, a steamboat, rowboats and figures on a sandy shore.

Sketches of Marine Scenes (recto); Two Sketches: Beside Stormy Coast, Cloudy Seascape

Attributed to Édouard Manet, 1852/83 (recto); c. 1871 (verso)