Augustus Pugin Collection

Architectural drawing: west front inner gate house, 1833-1834, (1906). Creator: AWN Pugin
Architectural drawing: west front inner gate house, 1833-1834, (1906). Drawing by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, from the book of designs for a college made in 1833-34

Design for the Decoration of the Drawing Room at Eastnor Castle, Hertfordshire, ca. 1850

The New Houses of Parliament - the Peers Private Entrance, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament - the Peers Private Entrance, 1857. Daylight is admitted by four windows from Old Palace-yard front...The floor is all of encaustic tiles

The New Houses of Parliament - Entrance-hall, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament - Entrance-hall, 1857. The entrance-hall has its fireplace, and large five-light window enriched with armorial bearings

The New Houses of Parliament - the Peers Porch, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament - the Peers Porch, 1857. This porch is in Old Palace-yard, on the west front of the Palace, facing Poets Corner;

The New Houses of Parliament: The Peers Staircase, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament: The Peers Staircase, 1857. This is an elegant approach to the Upper House, having two flights of steps...The ceiling is divided into nine parts, supported by four piers

The Clock-Tower and Speaker's Residence, New Houses of Parliament, 1857. Creator: J. & A.W
The Clock-Tower and Speaker's Residence, New Houses of Parliament, [London], 1857. The tower in which "Big Ben" is housed was originally known as St Stephen's Tower

Committee-room, House of Commons, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Committee-room, House of Commons, 1857. Interior of the Palace of Westminster, London. It would be difficult to point to any edifice, ancient or modern

Vestibule to the Library of the House of Commons, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Vestibule to the Library of the House of Commons, 1857. Interior of the Palace of Westminster, London. It would be difficult to point to any edifice, ancient or modern

Roman Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury, Fulham, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Roman Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury, Fulham, 1857. This handsome edifice was erected in 1848, from the designs of the late A. W

River Front of the Parliament Houses, Westminster, 1854. Creator: Unknown
River Front of the Parliament Houses, Westminster, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

The New Houses of Parliament - Members Staircase, House of Commons, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament - Members Staircase, House of Commons, 1854. Interior of the Palace of Westminster, London, designed in Victorian Gothic style by Augustus Pugin

The New Houses of Parliament - Ventilating Shaft, River Front, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament - Ventilating Shaft, River Front, 1854. Palace of Westminster, London....the New Louvre, or Ventilating Shaft

The New Houses of Parliament - Entrance to the Star-Chamber Court, New Palace-Yard, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament - Entrance to the Star-Chamber Court, New Palace-Yard, 1854. Palace of Westminster, London. This beautiful front is a portion of that between Westminster Hall

Myddelton Biddulph Armorial Medallion, Wales, c. 1846. Creator: AWN Pugin
Myddelton Biddulph Armorial Medallion, Wales, c. 1846

Myddelton Biddulph Armorial Medallion, Wales, c. 1846. Creator: AWN Pugin
Myddelton Biddulph Armorial Medallion, Wales, c. 1846

Paris, Notre Dame prise de L'Ile Louvier, n.d. Creator: Daniel Havell
Paris, Notre Dame prise de L'Ile Louvier, n.d

The Great Subscription Room at Brookss, St. Jamess Street, London, 1808, (1947)
The Great Subscription Room at Brooks s, St. Jamess Street, London, 1808, (1947). Interior of Brookss gentlemens club showing the segmental barrel vault ceiling

The New Houses of Parliament - Doorway of the Serjeant-at-Arms Residence, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament - Doorway of the Serjeant-at-Arms Residence, 1854. Interior of the Palace of Westminster, London, designed in Victorian Gothic style by Augustus Pugin

Design for large bosses of the library ceiling for King Edward VI Grammar School, Birmingham, 1835-36 (pen & grey)
1765212 Design for large bosses of the library ceiling for King Edward VI Grammar School, Birmingham, 1835-36 (pen & grey, red and black washes on paper) by Pugin

Study for Royal Chapel, Whitehall, in Micocosm of London, 1807-10

Study for St. Lukes Hospital, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Study for Whitehall Chapel, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Study for Court of Common Pleas, Westminster Hall, from Microcosm of London, 1807

Study for Sadlers Wells Theater, c. 1809. Creator: Augustus Charles Pugin
Study for Sadlers Wells Theater, c. 1809

Study for Drawing Room, St. James, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Study for the House of Lords, 1807 (recto); c. 1807 (verso)

Study for Walbrook Church (recto); Sketches of Sailboats, Men and Dinghies (verso), 1807 (recto); c. 1807 (verso)

Study for Egyptian Hall Mansion House, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Study for Kings Circus, c. 1809. Creator: Augustus Charles Pugin
Study for Kings Circus, c. 1809

Study for The Royal Exchange, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Study for House of Commons, from Microcosm of London, 1807

Study for Westminster Abbey, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

Study for Covent Garden Theatre, from Microcosm of London, 1807

Study for Exhibition Room, Somerset House, from Microcosm of London, c. 1808

Study for Opera House, from Microcosm of London, c. 1808. Creator: Augustus Charles Pugin
Study for Opera House, from Microcosm of London, c. 1808

Study for Court of Kings Bench, Westminster Hall, from Microcosm of London, c. 1808

Model Chalice, England, c. 1849. Creator: AWN Pugin
Model Chalice, England, c. 1849

Panel, England, 1849 / 51. Creator: Bannister Hall Print Works
Panel, England, 1849/51. Designed by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

Side Chair, London, c. 1848. Creator: AWN Pugin
Side Chair, London, c. 1848

Chalice, London, 1827 / 28. Creator: AWN Pugin
Chalice, London, 1827/28

The late A Welby Pugin, Architect (engraving)
1618465 The late A Welby Pugin, Architect (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late A Welby Pugin, Architect)

Children in Westminster Clock Tower, London. Also known by its nickname Big Ben. 28th May 1954

St. Stephens Walbrook, November 1, 1809. Creators: Thomas Rowlandson
St. Stephens Walbrook, November 1, 1809

St Barnabas Catholic Church, Nottingham, 1844. Creator: Unknown
St Barnabas Catholic Church, Nottingham, 1844. This splendid church, dedicated to St. Barnabas, is erected on an elevated site on the south side of Tollhouse-hill...when complete

The Saloon, Brighton Pavilion, ca. 1826. Creator: Augustus Charles Pugin
The Saloon, Brighton Pavilion, ca. 1826

Horse Armoury, Tower of London, November 1, 1809. November 1, 1809
Horse Armoury, Tower of London, November 1, 1809

The Hall Carlton House (Microcosm of London, plate 15), April 1, 1808. April 1, 1808
The Hall Carlton House (Microcosm of London, plate 15), April 1, 1808

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Augustus Pugin, a renowned architect and designer, left an indelible mark on the world of architecture with his exceptional talent and visionary creations. His architectural drawings are a testament to his genius, showcasing his meticulous attention to detail and innovative designs. One such masterpiece is the West Front Inner Gate House drawing from 1833-1834. This exquisite piece captures the grandeur and elegance of Pugin's work, with its intricate details and stunning craftsmanship. Pugin's creativity extended beyond buildings as seen in his design for the decoration of the Drawing Room at Eastnor Castle in Hertfordshire around 1850. This design exemplifies his ability to blend opulence with functionality, creating spaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and practical. The Great Subscription Room at Brooks's on St. James Street in London is another remarkable creation by Pugin. Dating back to 1808, this architectural gem showcases Pugin's mastery of space utilization and interior design. Pugin's influence can also be seen in his study for large bosses of the library ceiling for King Edward VI Grammar School in Birmingham from 1835-36. The intricacy of this design reflects Pugin's dedication to incorporating elements that enhance not only the visual appeal but also the overall ambiance of a space. His studies for various projects like Royal Chapel Whitehall, St. Luke's Hospital, Whitehall Chapel, Court of Common Pleas Westminster Hall, Sadler’s Wells Theater among others demonstrate Pugin’s versatility as an artist who could seamlessly adapt his style to suit different architectural needs. In addition to these magnificent works, there are numerous other sketches attributed to Augustus Charles Pugin that showcase his diverse range as an artist – from Study for Walbrook Church capturing religious architecture magnificently to Sketches of Sailboats depicting scenes from everyday life, undoubtedly a pioneer whose contributions continue to inspire architects today.