Ackermann Collection (#6)

Father Time showing men and women scenes from life
Allegorical illustration of Father Time with scythe, globe and hourglass showing men and women scenes from life. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson

Regency gentleman riding a horse down hill, while a couple fall off a horse in the background. How to Ride Genteel and Agreable Down Hill

The Royal Observatory or Flamsteed House, Greenwich Park. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Robert Hooke. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd

Mrs. Palmers Villa or Asgill House, Richmond, view from the River Thames. Palladian villa in the Tuscan style by Sir Robert Taylor for Lord Mayor of London Charles Asgill

Stoke House, Windsor, seat of Egyptologist Richard William Howard Vyse, built by architect James Wyatt with gardens landscaped by Capability Brown

Richings House, Iver, Buckinghamshire, seat of member of parliament John Sullivan. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by John Gendall from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts

Herd of deer in front of Trentham Hall, seat of Granville Leveson-Gower, Marquis of Stafford. House and gardens designed by architect Henry Holland

Neoclassical mausoleum at Trentham Hall, seat of Granville Leveson-Gower, Marquis of Stafford. Designed by architect Charles Heathcote Tatham

Deepdene, Surrey, the seat of banker Thomas Hope
Deepdene, Surrey, the seat of banker and author Thomas Hope. House and gardens remodeled by Regency architect William Atkinson

The Rookery, Westcott, Surrey, seat of banker Richard Fuller. Built and landscaped by Daniel Malthus, father of economist and scholar Thomas Robert Malthus

Park entrance to Sion House or Syon House, Isleworth, seat of the Duke of Northumberland, with gardens designed by Capability Brown

John Blades upper showroom of ornamental glass and chandeliers, Ludgate Hill, London. Crystal and cut glass manufacturer. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by John Gendall

Sion House or Syon House, Isleworth, seat of the Duke of Northumberland, in gardens designed by Capability Brown. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by John Gendall from Rudolph

Chiswick House, 1823
Chiswick House, Palladian villa designed by architect William Kent and built by Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington. Garden front

The New Street (Regent Street) looking toward the Quadrant, designed by John Nash, London. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1822

The Hermitage, Frogmore, Windsor. Thatched cottage folly designed by Princess Elizabeth. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by John Gendall from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of

The Ruins, Windsor, a Gothic pile built by John Wyatt for the king. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by John Gendall from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1823

Cranburn or Cranbourne Lodge, 1823
Cranburn or Cranbourne Lodge, keepers lodge on the royal hunting grounds of Cranbourne Chase. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by John Gendall from Rudolph Ackermanns

His majestys cottage, Windsor Great Park, as seen from the lawn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1823

Plan and elevation of a Regency Era, Gothic style domestic chapel. Floorplan shows raised pews for the estate owner A, slightly raised pews for the stewards, and low pews for the domestic workers

Front entrance to his majestys cottage, Windsor Great Park. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1823

Views of the spa town of Bad Liebenstein, Germany, 1817. The schloss or hotel with the ruins on top of the mountain, nearer view of the hotel with 72 rooms, and house of Louise Eleonore

Plan and elevation of a Regency Era bailiffs cottage. Floorplan shows two parlors and kitchen. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1817

Bethlem psychiatric hospital or Bedlam in 1816
Bethlem Royal Hospital or Bedlam Hospital in St. Georges Fields, Southwark, 1816. Now the Imperial War Museum. Designed by surveyor James Lewis in the neoclassical style with portico

Plan and elevation of a Regency thatched cottage, cottage orne. Floorplan shows drawing room, parlor, library, kitchen, scullery, store and greenhouse

Plan and elevation of a Regency neoclassical villa. Floorplan shows dining room, drawing room, music room, library, hall, staircase, conservatory and passage

Vauxhall Bridge on the River Thames in 1817
Vauxhall Bridge, initially named Regent Bridge, over the River Thames, London. built in 1816. Nine-span bridge designed by engineer James Walker with cast iron arches and stone piers

Plan and elevation of a Regency neoclassical ice house. Plans show bunker with double wall for drainage A and B, porches a and b, airtraps c, drain mouth with grating d

Plan and elevation of a Regency cottage. Floorplan shows best parlor, common parlor, kitchen and scullery. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1817

Plan and elevation of a Regency artists villa. Floorplan shows entrance hall A, anteroom B, picture gallery C, painting room D, drawing room F, dining room G, pantry K, servants entrance L

Westminster Penitentiary viewed from the River Thames, 1817. A red brick quadrangle with towers, a chapel, including wings for male and female prisoners

Plan and elevation of a Regency villa. Floorplan shows drawing rooms, dinner room and study.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1817

Stick figures, Dot and Line, dancing and fainting
Dottator et Lineator Loquitor. Stick figures Dot and Line dancing the poussette, hornpipe, and then fainting and being led out drunk

Plan and elevation of the Savoy buildings, London, 1736
Plan and elevation of the Savoy, between the Strand and the Thames River, from a view taken in the year 1736 by George Vertue

John Rennies design for Waterloo Bridge, 1816
John Rennies design for Waterloo Bridge, with elevation and plans for the superstructure and foundations. Copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1816

Plan and elevation of a Regency ornate cottage, cottage ornee. Floorplan shows dining room, drawing room, kitchen, scullery, larder, hall and coatroom

Plan and elevation of a Regency vicarage house. Floorplan shows dining parlor, dining rooms, study, kitchen, scullery, larder, closet, porch, hall and staircase

The Banqueting House, Whitehall, London. Designed by the architect Inigo Jones in the Palladian style with Corinthian and Ionic columns below a balustrade

Designs for garden seats in parks or landscaped gardens. Indian umbrella-style seat at top and fabric marquee over a folding iron frame below

Leopold George Christian Frederick, Duke of Saxony, Prince of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld. Copperplate engraving by Henry Meyer after a portrait by Alfred Edward Chalon from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of

Plan and elevation of a Regency gardeners cottage. Floorplan shows parlor, scullery and seed room on one floor, , bedrooms and closet on another

The New Custom House on the River Thames, London. Designed by architect David Laing built in Portland stone with Ionic superstructure supported to a basement and finished with an attic

Plan and elevation of a Gothic conservatory. Large greenhouse with glass roof and high windows. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1816

Plan and elevation for a Regency dairy. Floorplan shows conservatory and servants room. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1816

The judgement of Brutus on his sons. From a picture by Guillaume Guillon-Lethi??re exhibited in Bullocks Museum, London. Copperplate engraving by Pinelli from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts

Aston Hall, Jacobean house in Birmingham, seat of James Watt (1769-1848), son of the Scottish inventor and engineer James Watt. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by W

Elevation of a hunting lodge and plan of a verandah. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1816

Plan and elevation for a Georgian style ornate cottage
Plan and elevation for a Regency or Georgian style ornate cottage or cottage ornee. Floorplan shows two parlors, kitchen, bedroom and hall

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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.