Thomas Allom Collection (#4)

Kingston Town Hall, Surrey, 19th century. Artist: H Griffiths
Kingston Town Hall, Surrey, 19th century

Richmond Hill, Richmond, 19th century. Artist: Edward Radclyffe
Richmond Hill, Richmond, 19th century. View of the Thames at Richmond

St Johns Church, Richmond, 1840. Artist: J H Kernot
St Johns Church, Richmond, 1840

Wesleyan Institute, Richmond, 19th century. Artist: Henry Adlard
Wesleyan Institute, Richmond, 19th century

Asgill House, Richmond upon Thames, 19th century. Artist: T Fleming
Asgill House, Richmond upon Thames, 19th century. The house was built c1760 by Sir Robert Taylor for a wealthy banker, Sir Charles Asgill

Rouen on the Seine, France, 1875. Artist:s Bradshaw
Rouen on the Seine, France, 1875

Lyon, France, 1875. Artist: W Floyd
Lyon, France, 1875

Chateau de Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France, 1875. Artist: James Tingle
Chateau de Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France, 1875. The 16th-century palace of Francois I

Garden-Front of the Luxembourg, Paris, France, 1875. Artist: E Radclyffe
Garden-Front of the Luxembourg, Paris, France, 1875. View of the 17th century Palais du Luxembourg with visitors in the foreground

Hotel de Ville, Paris, France, 1875. Artist: J Saddler
Hotel de Ville, Paris, France, 1875. The original 17th century was rebuilt after a fire while it was the headquarters of the Paris Commune in 1871

Entrance to the Port of Marseilles, France, 1875. Artist: A Willmore
Entrance to the Port of Marseilles, France, 1875. The French troops embarked at this port in aid of the Italians in May 1859

Bombay, India, 1860. Artist: A Willmore
Bombay, India, 1860. View of the port of Mumbai

The Esplanade, Calcutta, India, 1860. Artist: E Radclyffe
The Esplanade, Calcutta, India, 1860. British troops and cannon during the British Raj

Place de la Concorde, Paris, France, 1875. Artist: J Saddler
Place de la Concorde, Paris, France, 1875. View of the square and the Egyptian Obelisk of Luxor from the River Seine

Mausoleum of the Orleans family, Chapel of Dreux, France, 1875. Artist: Henry Adlard
Mausoleum of the Orleans family, Chapel of Dreux, France, 1875. For many centuries the House of Orleans was one of the most important noble families in France

Chateau de Blois, Loire Valley, France, 1875. Artist: J Carter
Chateau de Blois, Loire Valley, France, 1875. The chateau on the River Loire was built between the 13th and 17th centuries. It was the birthplace of Louis XII of France

Palace of Saint-Cloud, Paris, France, 1875. Artist: Henry Adlard
Palace of Saint-Cloud, Paris, France, 1875. The residence of several French rulers, the Palace of Saint-Cloud near the River Seine was built in 1572

View of Sunderland and the Iron Bridge looking eastwards, 1833. This single span cast iron bridge over the Wear at Wearmouth, Sunderland, was opened in 1796

Plymouth Breakwater from the West, 1829. Artist: Thomas Allom
Plymouth Breakwater from the West, 1829. Built by the Scottish civil engineer John Rennie (1761-1821), work was begun in 1812 and completed in 1841

Carglaze tin mine, near St Austell, Cornwall, England, c1825, (1837). Tin mining was practised in Cornwall since the Bronze Age, but reached its peak in the 19th century

Rolle Canal and Aqueduct, near Torrington, Devon, 1829. Artist: T Dixon
Rolle Canal and Aqueduct, near Torrington, Devon, 1829. Horses drawing tub boats over the aqueduct. The Rolle Canal was built at the instigation of Lord Rolle to link his estates corn mills with

Turkey, Istanbul, Topkapi Palace, ceremony in front of Eunuchs Door or Fortunes Door, by Thomas Allom, 1839, Engraving
Turkey, 19th century. Istanbul, Topkapi Palace, A ceremony in front of Eunuchs Door or Fortunes Door. Engraving by Thomas Allom, 1839

Dyeing and winding silk in China, 1840s C016 / 8980
Dyeing and winding silk in China. 19th-century artwork of silk being dyed and wound in China. Silk is a fabric made from cocoons spun for the pupae of the moth Bombyx mori, which is native to China

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Thomas Allom was a talented artist and illustrator who captured the beauty of various landscapes and cultures in his works. In "The Genius of Poetry Finding Burns at the Plough, " he portrays poet Robert Burns amidst a rustic scene, showcasing his ability to bring characters to life. Another masterpiece, "Pagoda and Village, on the Canal near Canton, China, " transports us to the serene waterways of China with intricate details by WH Capone. Allom's fascination with Chinese architecture is evident in "The Imperial Travelling Palace at the Hoo-Kew-Shan. " This stunning piece showcases his skill in capturing grandeur through J Sands' brushstrokes. On a different note, Allom also depicted Windlesham Church in Surrey with E Radclyffe's delicate touch, highlighting his versatility as an artist. "The Polo Temple, Tai-Hou" takes us back to China once again as J Sands captures its cultural heritage beautifully. Meanwhile, Tiberius (Galilee) immerses us into biblical times through Allom's exquisite watercolor techniques. In "The Sack of Corinth, " we witness Allom's talent for storytelling as he depicts historical events on canvas with vivid colors and emotions. His attention to detail shines through once more in "Home of a Chinese Merchant near Canton, " where he brings alive everyday life in China during that era. Allom also ventured beyond landscapes and history; he illustrated books such as "Picturesque Sketches in Spain: Title Page. " This demonstrates his ability to capture the essence of a country through artistry alone. Nature lovers will appreciate Thirlmere & Helvellen &c. , which showcases breathtaking scenery from Raven Crag using unknown creator’s vision under Allom’s guidance. Lastly, we are transported back in time to witness Napoleon Bonaparte's abdication at Fontainbleau Palace thanks to JB Allen’s collaboration with Allom.