Guildhall Library Art Gallery Collection

Revelling with Harlots, plate III of A Rakes Progress, 1735. Tom Rakewell and a companion consorting with harlots in a tavern

La Ghirlandata, 1873. Artist: Dante Gabriel Rossetti
La Ghirlandata, 1873. A red-haired woman with sensuous red lips plays a harp garlanded with flowers. She looks dreamily into the distance, framed by angels, modelled by May Morris

Reform Clubs kitchens, Westminster, London, 1842. Artist: John Tarring
View of the Reform Clubs kitchens, Westminster, 1842; with a plan and key below. The principle kitchen is in the centre; staff are busy at work in the kitchen and there is an area for meat preparation

The Old Woman of Threadneedle Street, 1826. Artist: Standidge & Co
The Old Woman of Threadneedle Street, 1826. This is probably a protest against the Act restricting the issue of small notes by the Bank of England in 1826

Still life with a pilgrim flask, candlestick, porcelain vase and fruit, 17th century

A common council beast, returning from a turtle feast, c1775. A drunken common councilman is escorted home by two watchmen

Murphy the Dick-tater, alias the weather cock of the walk, 1837. A figure with a potato surmounted by a weathervane for head, globe for body, holding bellows and telescope under right arm

Too Early, 1873. Artist: James Tissot
Too Early, 1873. Figures at a society dance. The guests are standing in the middle of a near empty dance floor. A man and a woman lean against a door frame

The sleeping congregation, 1762. Artist: William Hogarth
The sleeping congregation, 1762.The scene is a country church, the only member of the congregation awake (besides the speaker) is the clerk who observes the charms of a young woman

Old Watch House, Upper Thames Street, London, April 1922
Old Watch House, 89 Upper Thames Street, London, April 1922

Wild Duck, 1913. Artist: Anna Lea Merritt
Wild Duck, 1913. Two nude boys sit in the reeds by the edge of a riverbank while a third lies on his stomach with one leg bent

Panoramic map of the River Thames, 1850

An Alderman of the City of London in civic costume, 1805. He is dressed in long robes and holds a three-cornered hat

Sunflowers and hollyhocks, 1889. Artist: Kate Hayllar
Sunflowers and hollyhocks, 1889. Interior with sunflowers and red and pink hollyhocks in two blue and gold glass vases, one standing on a heavy carved wooden table

Moses brought to Pharaohs daughter, 1809. Artist: Thomas Cook
Moses brought to Pharaohs daughter, 1809

Time smoking a picture, 1761. Artist: William Hogarth
Time smoking a picture, 1761.The allegorical figure of Time is a satire concerning Hogarths belief that art connoisseurs only valued paintings for their age

The Betrothed, 1892. Artist: John William Godward
The Betrothed, 1892; showing a woman lying on a cushion and leopard skin viewing a ring on her left hand

Sir George Carroll, 19th century. Artist: George Holloway
Sir George Carroll, 19th century. Carroll (c1783-1860) was a stockbroker who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1846

Advertisements at Cambridge Circus, Westminster, London, 1945
Advertisements at Midland Bank, Cambridge Circus, Westminster, London, 1945. Building on the south east corner covered with advertisements for Black and White whisky

Shops and sign to Putney Roller Skating Rink, Putney Bridge Road, London, 1911. Corner of Putney High Street and Putney Bridge Road looking towards a greengrocers shop

Barges and goods in front of Fishmongers Hall, seen from London Bridge, 1912. Barrels and a crane sit on the quay in front or the hall, with barges moored on the Thames

Old Lambeth Bridge with temporary footbridge alongside, London, before 1932. View of the bridge from Millbank, looking towards Lambeth

Arches over the District Railway exposed during tramway electricification, London, 1906
Arches over the District Railway exposed during tramway electricification, Somerset House, Westminster, London, 1906. Workmen excavating during electrification of the tram system have exposed arches

Electric trams at Victoria Terminus, London, 1932. Passengers boarding London County Council electric trams by the Windsor Castle pub

Interior of an electric tram showing driver controls, 1931. A London County Council class E3 electric tram, car number 2001, showing the drivers controls and staircase to the upper deck

Class M electric tram, 1930. End-on view of a London County Council class M electric tram, car number 1440

Single-decker electric tram, 1907. Side and end elevation of a London County Council class G single-decker electric tram, car number 584. Its route is to and from Highbury Station, Islington

Double-decker electric tram, 1907. Side and end elevation of a London County Council class C open-topped electric tram, car number 296. Its route is to and from New Cross Gate, Lewisham

Girls drying their hair by the fire after a bath, Chaucer Cleansing Station, London, 1911
Girls drying their hair by the fire after a bath, Chaucer LCC Cleansing Station, London, 1911. Four girls wrapped in blankets drying by a fire after being cleansed

Nurse examining children before cleansing, Chaucer Cleansing Station, London, 1911
Nurse examining children before cleansing, Chaucer LCC Cleansing Station, London, 1911. A nurse inspects children for lice and other infestations before they are washed

Inside of a sewer, London, 1939. Interior of a sewer showing storm relief gates and a man standing on the walkway

Sewer sluice gates, London, 1939. Interior of a sewer showing the sluice gates

Piano repairing class, Northern Polytechnic, London, 1930. Students repairing and tuning pianos

The Exmouth training ship, River Thames, London, 1937. A parade of Navy cadets in uniform are on the deck. The river and far bank can be seen in the background

London County Council ambulance interior and equipment, 1925. Stretchers and a variety of medical equipment are laid out on display at the rear of the vehicle

Interior of a horse drawn Metropolitan Asylums Board ambulance, London, 1939. Two patients recline on their bunks in this sparse ambulance interior

Operation Room, Woolwich School Treatment Centre, London, 1914. A doctor, anaesthetist, and nurse attending to a child with a gag in their mouth

Eye Room, Fulham School Treatment Centre, London, 1914
Uniformed nurse and optician, Eye Room, Fulham School Treatment Centre, London, 1914. A girl taking an eye examination

Mobile dental unit, 1947. Part of the London County Council School Health Service

Children taking meteorological observations, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, London, 1908
Children taking meteorological observations, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, Shooters Hill, London, 1908

Scout Life, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, London, 1909. Children are playing a military themed game. Boys are dressed as soldiers

Children feeding bees for the winter, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, London, 1909
Children feeding bees for the winter, Shrewsbury House Open Air School, Shooters Hill, London, 1909

Children resting in deck chairs, Bostall Woods Open Air School, London, 1907
Children resting in deck chairs with the teacher attending, Bostall Woods Open Air School, London, 1907

Reading lesson outside, Bostall Woods Open Air School, London, 1907. With children sitting in a circle in deck chairs under trees. A girl in the centre is standing up and reading to the class

Grand Union Canal lock keeper, c1905

Mile End Gate, Mile End Road, Stepney, London, 1866. Artist: C Read
Mile End Gate, Mile End Road, Stepney, London, 1866. The former toll gate was removed on 31 October 1866

Admission ticket for the Royal firework display held in St Jamess Park, London
Admission ticket for the Royal firework display held in St Jamess Park, Westminster, London, on April 27, 1749

Copy of the inscription from the first stone of the City of London School, 1835. Artist
Copy of the inscription from the first stone of the City of London School, 1835

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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.