Ackermann Collection (#4)

Two men falling off their horses after showing off. Showing Off
5893695 Two men falling off their horses after showing off. Showing Off. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Two men falling off their horses after showing off. Showing Off)

Gentleman escorting country cousins on their first trip to Londo
5893692 Gentleman escorting country cousins on their first trip to Londo by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Gentleman escorting country cousins on their first trip to London)

Portrait of two children. The elder holding a reluctant younger child in bonnet and dress
5912849 Portrait of two children. The elder holding a reluctant younger child in bonnet and dress. Hand-tinted engraving by Frederick Christian Lewis after an illustration by Sir Thomas Lawrence

Portrait of Mary Isabella Bloxam, niece to Sir Thomas Lawrence. In bonnet with ribbon
5912846 Portrait of Mary Isabella Bloxam, niece to Sir Thomas Lawrence. In bonnet with ribbon. Hand-tinted engraving by Frederick Christian Lewis after an illustration by Sir Thomas Lawrence

Portrait of Rowland Bloxam, nephew to Sir Thomas Lawrence. Chubby boy in dress tied with blue ribbon
5912844 Portrait of Rowland Bloxam, nephew to Sir Thomas Lawrence. Chubby boy in dress tied with blue ribbon. Hand-tinted engraving by Frederick Christian Lewis after an illustration by Sir Thomas

Christies Auction Room, from Microcosm of London by J
570549 Christies Auction Room, from Microcosm of London by J. Bluck, published by R. Ackermann, 1808 (coloured aquatint) by Rowlandson, T. (1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C

The Transept from the Grand Entrance, Great Exhibition, 1851 (coloured engraving)
611319 The Transept from the Grand Entrance, Great Exhibition, 1851 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transept from the Grand Entrance)

Palace of Industry (coloured engraving)
611289 Palace of Industry (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palace of Industry.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Sadlers Wells, from Ackermanns Repository of Arts, 1809 (colour litho)
619484 Sadlers Wells, from Ackermanns Repository of Arts, 1809 (colour litho) by Rowlandson, T.(1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C.(1762-1832); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Messrs Lackington Allen and Co. 1809, Booksellers Temple of the Muses
872470 Messrs Lackington Allen and Co. 1809, Booksellers Temple of the Muses, Finsbury Square from Ackermanns Repository of Arts, Literature, Commerce, Manufacture, Fashions and Politics, pub

Advertisement for Ackermann, Stardy & Co. Patent Water-Proof Manufactories (engraving)
584639 Advertisement for Ackermann, Stardy & Co. Patent Water-Proof Manufactories (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Ackermann)

Bank of England, Lothbury Court (coloured engraving)
582081 Bank of England, Lothbury Court (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bank of England, Lothbury Court. Published 1811)

Tyburn Turnpike (coloured engraving)
560344 Tyburn Turnpike (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tyburn Turnpike)

The Workhouse, St James, Parish, London from Ackermanns Repository of Arts
810296 The Workhouse, St James, Parish, London from Ackermanns Repository of Arts, 1809 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Rowlandson, T.(1756-1827) & Pugin

Covent Garden Theatre, from Microcosm of London by R Ackermann
810290 Covent Garden Theatre, from Microcosm of London by R Ackermann, 1808 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Rowlandson, T.(1756-1827) & Pugin

Gentleman giving out medicines to beggars, 18th century
English gentleman dispensing his medicine cabinet to beggars at Ivry-sur Seine, 18th century. He gives aerated salts to a one-armed soldier, Bruchsal elixir to an old woman, and magnetic drops

English gentleman consulting a somniloquist, 18th century
English gentleman consulting a somniloquist in his chambers, 18th century. The sleeping fortune teller lies in a bed in a room decorated with crocodile skin, Egyptian figures and incense burners

Customs inspectors opening luggage at the border, 18th century. Searched by the Douaniers at the French frontiers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson

Travellers dining at a restaurant in a French inn, 18thC
Travellers dining at a restaurant in a French inn, late 18th century. Table d hote. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Journal of Sentimental Travels

English gentleman and sleeping woman in a hotel room
English gentleman with candlesticks in both hands tries to remove a bell rope from the bosom of a sleeping woman. The inn at Marseilles

English gentleman on trial in a religious tribunal in Avignon. He takes out a page with the legend of St. Clara of Falkenstein to the astonishment of an old hag and chaste Clara

A theatre company is disbanded after a charge of blasphemy. Actors, actresses and stage painters react in shock to the news. A tragic story at Avignon

English gentleman and bookseller staring at a young beauty
An English gentleman at a booksellers in Avignon, catching his first glimpse of the beauty Clara with her old aunt. First sight of Clara at Avignon

English gentleman at the tomb of Petrarchs muse, Laura de Sade, Laure des Noves, in the Chapelle des Sade, convent of the Cordeliers, Avignon. At the tomb of Laura

A gentleman and woman kiss on a bench near a town gate as a two-horse phaeton with leering man drives by. The Embrace. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson

Woman about to fall over with her shoes caught in the mud during a walk after the rain. Miseries of the Country. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Husband holding off his angry wife with mop. A bottle of gin on the windowsill and a sign reading Conjugal Felicity a Romance. A Stag at Bay

Two lovers in a parlour disturbed by prying maids moving glasses in a cupboard. Miseries Domestic. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Parson cursing foxhunters and hounds trampling his garden after a fox. Despite a warning sign reading Steel traps spring guns set in this garden. The Enraged Vicar

Man beating a stubborn horse with a cudgel, while the owner Widow Carzy waves a broom at him. Sign reads Neat chaises and saddle horses to lett by the Widow Carzy. Symptoms of Restiveness

A dinner party ruined by the arrival of a stinking game dish
A dinner party ruined by the arrival of a game dish that has gone off. Miseries of the Table. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Man forced to wear his hosts ill-fitting clothes at a dinner party after arriving drenched from the rain. Miseries of Travelling

Man sitting down on a startled cat in his chair and being scolded by an old woman. Miseries Domestic. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Man suffering from gout greeted painfully by a sailor
Man suffering from painful gout in his limbs greeted by a muscular sailor with a strong handshake and a stamp on the foot. Miseries Personal

Tired and drunken man at a raucous dinner party with foxhunters. Miseries of Social Life. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Mother with new born baby visited by several women in a parlour. A Lying in Visit. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Two Regency men stoppped to talk in a freezing wind, one impatient to walk home. Miseries of Social Life. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Woman having her feet treated painfully by a chiropodist in her bedroom. Her husband offering her a glass of wine. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Two Regency gentlemen about to fight a duel with pistols. One expecting the magistrates and Bow Street officers to appear. More Miseries

A group of writers dining at the house of a rich citizen
A group of writers drinking punch and dining at the house of a rich citizen. Fabricious Description of the Poets. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Man seized by leg cramp in the honeymoon bed. Bottles of gout cordial, restorative drops and other medicine on the floor. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Visiting gentlemen refused entry to a house by a servant. The Inflexible Porter. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed by Henry Bunbury

Regency cobbler mending shoes in a crowded room
Regency cobbler mending shoes in a room full of women and children. Buxom wife using bellows on the fire in the hearth. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Man and woman lost in the countryside in a night storm with a servant holding a lantern. Miseries of the Country. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Man chasing his hat down a muddy street in a high wind. Woman with her bonnet flying, maids stealing food off a platter on a mans head, roadsweepers, etc

Barber cutting his thumb trying to shave a customer
Barber cutting his thumb with a razor trying to shave a customer with soft cheeks. More Miseries. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Passengers slipping and falling into the river mud when debarking from a rowboat. Miseries Miscellaneous. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Man in his sick bed surrounded by doting wife, children, and maids. Miseries of Human Life. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

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"Exploring the Many Facets of Ackermann: From Oxton House to Woburn Abbey" Step into the world of Ackermann, a name that resonates with history and artistry. Journey back to Devon's picturesque landscapes, where Oxton House stands as a testament to elegance under the watchful eye of Rev. John Beaumont Swete. In 1825, Pynes House in Exeter became another jewel in Ackermann's crown. But it wasn't just grand estates that captured their attention; they also delved into the realm of creativity. Collaborating with renowned composer Giuseppe Verdi, Ackermann showcased their versatility beyond architecture and design. The allure extended further as an English gentleman faced trial in France during the 18th century – a tale shrouded in mystery and intrigue, leaving us wondering about his fate. Ackermann's artistic prowess knew no bounds; from military regalia to lively tavern scenes, they captured moments frozen in time. Three soldiers proudly paraded outside a tavern while an ensign of the Grenadier Guards donned his uniform with pride in 1844. Venturing beyond military life, Westminster Cavalry galloped onto canvas alongside Southwark Cavalry – both embodying strength and valor. Yet amidst all this grandeur lies humor intertwined within everyday situations. Witness a man tumbling off a broken chair at a dinner party or find yourself chuckling at another caught between an unruly parrot and mischievous cat within the confines of a drawing room. And finally, immerse yourself in opulence as you step into the Egyptian Hall at Mansion House for an unforgettable banquet scene – where lavishness meets architectural splendor. Ackermann weaves together tales through artistry and innovation across various realms - from stately homes like Oxton House to collaborations with musical masters like Verdi. Their legacy lives on through captivating depictions ranging from military life to comedic mishaps, leaving us captivated by the rich tapestry they've created.