Covent Garden Market

Covent Garden Market

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$395.00

Westminster Election. This print shows one of the lively election meetings which were normal for early nineteenth century elections. This election was taking place during the turbulent times prior to the passing of the Reform Act which radically changed the electoral system. Thomas Rowlandson captures the general volatility of the crowd while Pugin shows the architectural grandeur of the surrounding buildings.

Artist Augustus Charles Pugin(architectural) and Thomas Rowlandson(figures)
Cartographer Aquatint by Bluck
Date 1808 (dated)
Dimensions (mm) 260 x 197 (image size)
Engraver Rowlandson
Place London
Publication The Microcosm of London
Publisher R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101, Strand
Condition Good. Clear plate mark. Colours still vibrant. One faint vertical fold. The print is mounted with a blue mount and gold trim line.