Guildhall Library Art Gallery Collection (#6)

Two women and a man wearing full evening dress, c1810. Artist: W Read
Two women and a man wearing full evening dress. c1810. The woman on the left is wearing a yellow empire line dress, while the woman next to her is wearing a plain white empire line dress with a red

Two women and a man wearing evening dress, 1808. Artist: W Read
Two women and a man wearing evening dress, 1808. Both of the woman are wearing high waisted empire line dresses, while the man wears a frock coat and cravat

Two women and a child playing with a parrot model the latest fashions, 1864. The woman on the left is wearing a plain grey dress trimmed with red around the edge of the full skirt

Two women and a little girl model the latest fashions, 1863. The woman on the left is dressed in an off the shoulder evening dress with a full crinolined skirt

Two women model the latest fashions, 1863. In the 1860s the fashionable shape started to change. The fashion became a flatter front but with a larger skirt at the back

Two women model the latest fashions, 1864. Both women are wearing full hooped skirt dresses with tight bodices

Two women model the latest fashions, 1861. Both women are wearing full hooped skirt dresses with tight fitting bodices. The woman on the left is wearing a fitted coat over the top of her dress

Two women and a child with a butterfly net model the latest fashions, 1864. All three of them are wearing hooped skirts, known as a crinoline

Morning walking and riding dresses, c1810. Artist: W Read
Morning walking and riding dresses, c1810. Both men are wearing frock coats and cravats. The man on the right is carrying a riding crop

Half full dresses, c1810. Artist: W Read
Half full dresses, c1810. The two women are wearing high waisted dresses with fitted coats over the top. The man is wearing a frock coat and cravat

Kensington Garden dresses for June, c1810. Artist: W Read
Kensington Garden dresses for June, c1810. Both of the women are wearing muslin dresses. The woman in the middle is wearing a matching yellow pelisse and bonnet

Morning dresses for August, 1807. Artist: W Read
Morning dresses for August, 1807. The woman is dressed in a plain white muslin high waisted dress, with a simple bonnet trimmed with purple ribbons, and a parasol

Two women wearing walking dresses accompanied by a man, c1810. Artist: W Read
Two women wearing walking dresses accompanied by a man, c1810. Both of the women are wearing high waisted muslin dresses. The woman on the right is also wearing a shawl that covers her head which is

A woman in a walking dress, c1810. Artist: W Read
A woman in a walking dress, c1810. Dressed in a purple coat with blue trim, and bonnet

City of London State Barge, 1805. With two smaller barges

Lord Mayors Coach pulled by a team of six horses, 1805

Design for a city of London barge, c1840. Showing the Citys arms and supporters at the stern

Lord Mayors Coach, 1872. Artist: Kell Brothers
Lord Mayors Coach, 1872. The main body of which is an ornate gold, with the interior decorated a rich red

Scholars in a Garden, 1800

City of London Mace, c1978
City of London mace, c1978

View of the jewelled collar worn by the Lord Mayor of London, c1978

A newsman, Provincial Characters, 1813
A newsman, from Provincial Characters, 1813

A church beadle, Provincial Characters, 1813
A church beadle, dressed in his uniform and carrying a staff. A beadle is responsible for leading formal church processions. From Provincial Characters, 1813

A market woman, Provincial Characters, 1813
A market woman, wearing a shawl and carrying a basket, from Provincial Characters, 1813

A baker, Provincial Characters, 1813
A baker, carrying two baskets of his wares, from Provincial Characters, 1813

A butchers boy riding a horse, Provincial Characters, 1813
A butchers boy riding a horse, with a dog running alongside. From Provincial Characters, 1813

A watchman, Provincial Characters, 1813
A watchman, dressed in a hat and coat, and carrying a club and a lantern. From Provincial Characters, 1813

A chimney-sweep dressed in May Day costume, Provincial Characters, 1813
A chimney-sweep dressed in traditional May Day costume, from Provincial Characters, 1813

A barrow woman, Provincial Characters, 1813
A barrow woman, pushing a large wheelbarrow laden with what looks like apples. From Provincial Characters, 1813

A match girl, Provincial Characters, 1813
A match girl, wearing a shawl and carrying a small basket over her arm. From Provincial Characters, 1813

A drover and his dog, Provincial Characters, 1813
A drover leaning on a fence, with his dog sitting next to him. From Provincial Characters, 1813

A milkmaid, Provincial Characters, 1813
A milkmaid, carrying two large pails with a number of smaller jugs attached, hanging from a yoke across her shoulders. From Provincial Characters, 1813

A dustman, Provincial Characters, 1813
A dustman, carrying a basket and a bell. His cart is parked in the background. From Provincial Characters, 1813

A waterman to a coach stand, Provincial Characters, 1813
View of a waterman to a coach stand, carrying two pails of water, with a coach behind him. From Provincial Characters, 1813

Wood Street, London, 1920
View of Wood Street looking north to Gresham Street, London, 1920; with a street scene

Extraordinary and Fatal Combat... between a lion and a tiger and tigress... Tower of London, 1830
Extraordinary and Fatal combat, which accidentally took place in the Tower of London [menagerie] on the 3rd of December, 1830 between a Lion and a Tiger and Tigress

The Doom of all Papers that Slander Bethnal Green, 1872. Two journalists, from the Daily Telegraph and the Daily News, hanging from a lamp-post as a punishment for slandering Bethnal Green

Mutual Respectability... 1840. Two child chimney-sweeps acting like adults, smoking, drinking and reading the paper. They smile together

A City Hunt, or Preparations for Lord-Mayors Day!!!, c1790
A City Hunt, or Prparations (Preparations) for Lord-Mayors Day!!!, c1790. Two men attack a turtle with a sword and a mace, while a third, in aldermanic gown, has tripped over and lost his wig

A Member of the Corporation preparing for a City feast, 1789. A common councilman sits with his eyes shut, possibly holding his stomach in pain

A Well-Fed Citizen going to his Country Seat at Hornsey, 1773. An extremely fat man removes his clay pipe to tell his one-legged rider not to go too fast. On the back axle stands a footman

A macarony alderman and his rib, c1770. Artist: James Caldwall
A macarony alderman and his rib, c1770. A fat alderman with an elaborate wig strolls with a woman, presumably his wife, as in the Biblical creation of Eve from Adams rib

Windmill, Lambeth, London, 1814. Windmill with a circular wooden balcony and cap which could rotate into the wind. The sails were either louvered and could be opened or closed with a pulley

Early morning in the wilderness of Shur, 1860. Artist: Frederick Goodall
Early morning in the wilderness of Shur, 1860. Scene set at the Well of Moses on the western shore of the Red Sea. A family group are sitting outside a tent on the far left

On the Way to the Spring, c1862. Artist: Frederick Richard Pickersgill
On the Way to the Spring, c1862. Woman with a child and a jug resting on a fence on her way to a spring

Grans Treasures, 1866. Artist: George Bernard O Neill
Grans Treasures, 1866. Scene showing a grandmother showing her young grandaughters trinkets and jewellery which she holds in a box

My Great Grandmother, portrait of a child, 1865. Artist: James Archer
My Great Grandmother, portrait of a child, 1865. A young girl is dressed in an elaborate costume, making her seem slightly older than her age

Head of a boy, 1891? Artist: James Nesfield Forsyth
Head of a boy, 1891?

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Step into the captivating world of art at Guildhall Library Art Gallery, where history and creativity intertwine. Immerse yourself in the vivid storytelling of renowned artists through a diverse collection that spans centuries. Transport yourself to 1735 with "Revelling with Harlots, plate III of A Rakes Progress, " an intriguing depiction by an unknown artist. Feel the decadence and debauchery as you witness a cautionary tale unfold before your eyes. Marvel at Dante Gabriel Rossetti's masterpiece, "La Ghirlandata" from 1873. Let its ethereal beauty transport you to another realm, where delicate brushstrokes capture the essence of romance and longing. Take a step back in time to 1842 with John Tarring's "Reform Clubs kitchens, Westminster, London. " Experience the hustle and bustle of Victorian London as this remarkable painting offers a glimpse into the heart of culinary life during that era. Discover "The Old Woman of Threadneedle Street" from 1826 by Standidge & Co. , which portrays one of London's iconic figures. Delve into the rich symbolism embedded within this artwork as it explores themes of power and wealth. Witness a whimsical scene come to life in "A common council beast, returning from a turtle feast" circa 1775. This playful portrayal invites you to join in on the merriment while shedding light on societal customs prevalent during that period. Admire the intricate details captured in "Still life with a pilgrim flask, candlestick, porcelain vase and fruit" from the 17th century. Allow your gaze to wander over every meticulously painted object as they tell their own stories within this mesmerizing composition. Experience Anna Lea Merritt's enchanting piece titled "Wild Duck" created in 1913. Let its vibrant colors ignite your imagination as nature unfolds before your eyes through Merritt's skilled brushwork.