Benjamin Cole Collection

The South East Prospect of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, London (Overtons Prospects), 1720-30

The Syren Drawn from the Life, 1759? Creator: Benjamin Cole
The Syren Drawn from the Life, 1759? Engraving of a mermaid, claiming to have been drawn from the life. Fake mermaids were popular in the 18th century

The South East Prospect of St. Dunstan in the West, c1756. Creator: Benjamin Cole
The South East Prospect of St. Dunstan in the West, c1756. The medieval church of St Dunstan-in-the-West in Fleet Street in the City of London, demolished during the widening of Fleet Street

The South East Prospect of St. Peters Le Poor in Broad Street. c1756. Artist: Benjamin Cole
The South East Prospect of St.Peters Le Poor in Broad Street. c1756. The church of St Peter le Poer in the City of London was rebuilt in 1540, and was repaired and enlarged between 1615 and 1630

The Parish Church of Alhallows the Great in Thames Street. c1772. Artist: Benjamin Cole
The Parish Church of Alhallows the Great in Thames Street. c1772. All-Hallows-the-Great stood on what is now Upper Thames Street in London

The Parish Church of St. Olave. Southwark. c1756. Artist: Benjamin Cole
The Parish Church of St.Olave. Southwark. c1756. The original St Olaves Church was dedicated to Olav Haraldsson (c 995-1030), an early King of Norway, and stood on Tooley Street near London Bridge

The West Prospect of the Parish Church of St. Michael Cornhill, c1756. Artist: Benjamin Cole
The West Prospect of the Parish Church of St. Michael Cornhill, c1756. St Michael Cornhill is one of the City of London churches rebuilt after the Great Fire of London

The French Hospital near Old Street. c1756. Artist: Benjamin Cole
The French Hospital near Old Street. c1756. The French Hospital in Bath Street, London, was founded in 1718 as a hospice for poor French Protestants and their descendants

The Excise Office. c1756. Artist: Benjamin Cole
The Excise Office. c1756. Inner courtyard of the Excise Office in Old Broad Street, London

The South East Prospect of Temple Church, c1737. Artist: Benjamin Cole
The South East Prospect of Temple Church, c1737. The Temple Church in London was built as the English headquarters of the Knights Templar in the late 12th century. It was consecrated in 1185

North-west view of the Church of St Mary, Whitechapel, London, c1800

South-west view of the Swedish Church, Princes Square, Stepney, London, c1750. Artist
South-west view of the Swedish Church, Princes Square, Stepney, London, c1750

North prospect of Westminster Bridge, London, c1750. View with vessels and passengers on the River Thames. Also including a key to the buildings and the vessels

Two 17th century London churches, c1750. Artist
Two 17th century London churches, c1750. South view of St James s, Piccadilly and the north view of St Anne, Soho. St James s, Piccadilly (top) was designed by Sir Christopher Wren

East view of Westminster Abbey and St Margarets Church, London, c1720. In the foreground two figures can be seen carrying a sedan chair

The Humorous Diversion of Sliding on the Ice, c1745. Artist: Benjamin Cole
The Humorous Diversion of Sliding on the Ice, c1745. On the right a young man has slipped and hit his head where blood pours from the wound

South-east view of Temple Church, City of London, 1737

West prospect of the Church of St Olave Jewry from Ironmonger Lane, City of London, 1750

Three designs by Edward Oakley for Blackfriars Bridge, 1756. Artist: Benjamin Cole
Three designs by Edward Oakley for Blackfriars Bridge, 1756. A competition was staged to design the first Blackfriars Bridge. The winner was Robert Mylne, whose bridge was completed in 1769

North-east view of the Church of St Botolph without Bishopsgate, City of London, 1750

South-west view of the Church of St Bartholomew-the-Less, City of London, 1750. Artist
South-west view of the Church of St Bartholomew-the-Less, City of London, 1750

North west view of St Antholin. City of London, c1750. Artist
North west view of St Antholin. City of London, c1750

All Hallows Church, Bread Street, London, 1750. Artist: Benjamin Cole
All Hallows Church, Bread Street, London, 1750. North-west view of All Hallows, Bread Street

All Hallows-by-the-Tower Church, London, c1750. Artist: Benjamin Cole
All Hallows-by-the-Tower Church, London, c1750. South view of All Hallows Barking (by the Tower), Great Tower Street

City of London Lying-in Hospital for Married Women, Aldersgate Street, London, c1750. Two views of the City of London Lying-in Hospital for married women at Shaftesbury House, Aldersgate Street

Perspective view of the Bank of England, City of London, c1750. Artist
Perspective view of the Bank of England. City of London, c1750

Exterior view of St Andrew by the Wardrobe, City of London, c1750

Custom House, London, c1750. Artist: Benjamin Cole
South view of the Custom House, London, 1750; with boats on the River Thames and goods being unloaded

South-east prospect of the parish church of St John-at-Wapping, London, c1750. Artist
South-east prospect of the parish church of St John-at-Wapping, London, c1750

Interior of St Pauls Cathedral, looking east from the nave towards the choir, City of London, 1750

Christs Hospital, City of London, 1755. Artist: Benjamin Cole
Christs Hospital, City of London, 1755

Building houses with cards, c1745. Artist: Benjamin Cole
Building houses with cards ; interior scene showing a group of men, women and children playing with cards, taken from an original painting from Vauxhall Gardens, c1745

Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1745. Artist: Benjamin Cole
Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1745. An engraving of the battle between the English Fleet and the Spanish Armada in July 1588, from the design of Hendrik Cornelisz Vroom (c1562-1640)

The Manner of Feeding Silkworms, 1753. Artist: Benjamin Cole
The Manner of Feeding Silkworms, 1753. A silkworm farm, showing the interior of the rearing house or Magnangerie and the collection of mulberry leaves on which the caterpillars (worms) were fed

South East Prospect Cathedral Church St Paul
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United Kingdom, London, Westminster Bridge over Thames river by Benjamin Cole from Canaletto painting, colored print
United Kingdom, 18th century. London. Westminister Bridge over the River Thames. Coloured print by Benjamin Cole from a Canaletto painting, about 1746

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Benjamin Cole: Capturing the Architectural Splendor of London Step into the world of Benjamin Cole, a talented artist who skillfully depicted the grandeur and beauty of London's iconic churches and buildings. With his keen eye for detail, Cole created stunning artworks that have stood the test of time. One such masterpiece is "The South East Prospect of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, London (Overtons Prospects), " where he captures the majestic splendor of this renowned landmark. The intricate architectural details are brought to life through his meticulous brushstrokes, showcasing his deep appreciation for craftsmanship. In another notable work titled "The Syren Drawn from Life, " believed to be from 1759, we witness Cole's versatility as an artist. This captivating piece showcases not only his talent in capturing architectural wonders but also his ability to depict human subjects with lifelike precision. Cole's passion for documenting London's rich history can be seen in works like "The South East Prospect of St. Dunstan in the West" and "The Parish Church of Alhallows the Great in Thames Street. " These paintings serve as visual time capsules, transporting us back to a bygone era and allowing us to marvel at these historical landmarks. His attention to detail extends beyond churches; he also immortalized other significant structures such as "The French Hospital near Old Street" and "The Excise Office. " Through these pieces, we gain insight into lesser-known aspects of London's architectural heritage. Cole was not limited to capturing just one area or style; he ventured further east with works like "South-west view of the Swedish Church" in Princes Square, Stepney. Here again, we see his ability to capture both architecture and atmosphere seamlessly. With each stroke on canvas or pen on paper, Benjamin Cole left behind a legacy that continues to inspire art enthusiasts today. His dedication to preserving London's architectural treasures has allowed future generations to appreciate the city's rich history.