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"Exploring the Many Facets of Ackermann: From Oxton House to Woburn Abbey" Step into the world of Ackermann, a name that resonates with history and artistry

Background imageAckermann Collection: Sadness, January 21, 1800. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

Sadness, January 21, 1800. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Sadness, January 21, 1800

Background imageAckermann Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Compassion, Le Brun Travested, Caricatures Passions, Artist

Drawings Prints, Print, Compassion, Le Brun Travested, Caricatures Passions, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, Compassion, Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions, Artist, Publisher, After, Thomas Rowlandson, George Moutard Woodward, Rudolph Ackermann, British

Background imageAckermann Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Veneration, Le Brun Travested, Caricatures Passions, Publisher

Drawings Prints, Print, Veneration, Le Brun Travested, Caricatures Passions, Publisher
Drawings and Prints, Print, Veneration, Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions, Publisher, Artist, Etcher, After, Rudolph Ackermann, George Moutard Woodward, Thomas Rowlandson, London

Background imageAckermann Collection: Oxton House, Devon, seat of Rev. John Beaumont Swete

Oxton House, Devon, seat of Rev. John Beaumont Swete. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1827

Background imageAckermann Collection: Pynes House, Exeter, Devon, 1825

Pynes House, Exeter, Devon, 1825
Pynes House, Exeter, Devon, the seat of Sir Stafford Henry Northcote 1792-1850. Queen Anne style red brick house with slate roof and four brick chimney stacks built by architect Inigo Jones

Background imageAckermann Collection: Woburn Abbey / Ackermann

Woburn Abbey / Ackermann
Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire: seat of the Duke of Bedford

Background imageAckermann Collection: Giuseppe Verdi Ackermann

Giuseppe Verdi Ackermann
GIUSEPPE VERDI Italian opera composer

Background imageAckermann Collection: English gentleman on trial in France, 18th century

English gentleman on trial in France, 18th century
English gentleman on trial in France, accused by an old hag and her virtuous niece Clara, 18th century. Before the tribunal at Avignon

Background imageAckermann Collection: Southwark Cavalry

Southwark Cavalry. Aquatint by and after Thomas Rowlandson, 1799 (c). From a volume of 86 aquatints entitled ?Loyal Volunteers of London and Environs

Background imageAckermann Collection: Westminster Cavalry

Westminster Cavalry. Aquatint by and after Thomas Rowlandson, 1799 (c). From a volume of 86 aquatints entitled ?Loyal Volunteers of London and Environs

Background imageAckermann Collection: Man falling off a broken chair at a dinner party

Man falling off a broken chair at a dinner party causing a servant to spill a soup tureen over him. Other guests shocked, servants amused. More Miseries

Background imageAckermann Collection: Man being attacked by a parrot and cat in a drawing room

Man being attacked by a parrot and cat in a drawing room. More Miseries. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed and etched by Thomas Rowlandson to accompany Reverend James Beresfords Miseries of

Background imageAckermann Collection: Three soldiers in uniform parading outside a tavern

Three soldiers in uniform parading outside a tavern, while a barmaid and man laugh at them. Production at a Alehouse. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Background imageAckermann Collection: Design for a Regency park entrance

Design for a Regency park entrance with neoclassical walls and wrought iron gates. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1816

Background imageAckermann Collection: Wimbledon House, the residence of Mrs Marriott (coloured engraving)

Wimbledon House, the residence of Mrs Marriott (coloured engraving)
582054 Wimbledon House, the residence of Mrs Marriott (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wimbledon House, the residence of Mrs Marriott)

Background imageAckermann Collection: Johnny in robes talking with Dons at Oxford University, while other scholars

Johnny in robes talking with Dons at Oxford University, while other scholars and students buy corn from grocers
FLO4999608 Johnny in robes talking with Dons at Oxford University, while other scholars and students buy corn from grocers and molest maids

Background imageAckermann Collection: Doctor of Music, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns

Doctor of Music, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns
NCO193416 Doctor of Music, engraved by J. Agar, published in R. Ackermanns History of Oxford, 1813 (hand-coloured engraving) by Uwins

Background imageAckermann Collection: Ensign of the Grenadier Guards, 1844

Ensign of the Grenadier Guards, 1844. Note the grenades on the guardsmens collars and belts. From Costumes of the British Army, published by R Ackermann, 1844

Background imageAckermann Collection: Banquet scene in the Egyptian Hall at Mansion House

Banquet scene in the Egyptian Hall at Mansion House in London, 1808. Engraving by Augustus Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson for The Microcosm of London published by Rudolph Ackermann (1808-1810). Engraving

Background imageAckermann Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Stocks Up! Huzza!!, City Fluctuations, Publisher, Artist

Drawings Prints, Print, Stocks Up! Huzza!!, City Fluctuations, Publisher, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, Stocks Are Up! Huzza!!, City Fluctuations, Publisher, Artist, After, Rudolph Ackermann, Thomas Rowlandson, George Moutard Woodward, London, British

Background imageAckermann Collection: Prisoners walking on Sir William Cuban's treadmill or treadwheel in an English gaol

Prisoners walking on Sir William Cuban's treadmill or treadwheel in an English gaol
FLO4688711 Prisoners walking on Sir William Cuban's treadmill or treadwheel in an English gaol. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature: England

Background imageAckermann Collection: Girl of New Zealand. Maori girl with feather in her hair and long earrings

Girl of New Zealand. Maori girl with feather in her hair and long earrings
FLO4695625 Girl of New Zealand. Maori girl with feather in her hair and long earrings. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature

Background imageAckermann Collection: Native of Nuku Hiva with spear and skull. Young man of the Marquesas Islands not completely tattooed

Native of Nuku Hiva with spear and skull. Young man of the Marquesas Islands not completely tattooed
FLO4695728 Native of Nuku Hiva with spear and skull. Young man of the Marquesas Islands not completely tattooed. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature

Background imageAckermann Collection: Kadoo, a native of the Caroline Islands, with elongated earlobes, necklace and tattoos

Kadoo, a native of the Caroline Islands, with elongated earlobes, necklace and tattoos
FLO4695709 Kadoo, a native of the Caroline Islands, with elongated earlobes, necklace and tattoos. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature

Background imageAckermann Collection: Parish Beadle, a petty officer of the police, in uniform with mace, bicorn and cape

Parish Beadle, a petty officer of the police, in uniform with mace, bicorn and cape
FLO4688689 Parish Beadle, a petty officer of the police, in uniform with mace, bicorn and cape. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature: England

Background imageAckermann Collection: Nautch girl or singing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets

Nautch girl or singing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings
FLO4565576 Nautch girl or singing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Background imageAckermann Collection: Khidmutgar or waiter, in tunic, wide trousers, turban and sash, carrying a glass and saucer

Khidmutgar or waiter, in tunic, wide trousers, turban and sash, carrying a glass and saucer
FLO4565511 Khidmutgar or waiter, in tunic, wide trousers, turban and sash, carrying a glass and saucer. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes,"

Background imageAckermann Collection: Indian musician with an earthenware khol drum, wearing a coarse cotton kupra loincloth

Indian musician with an earthenware khol drum, wearing a coarse cotton kupra loincloth, jacket and turban
FLO4565502 Indian musician with an earthenware khol drum, wearing a coarse cotton kupra loincloth, jacket and turban. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Background imageAckermann Collection: Fakir or fukeer, begging friar, in muslin loincloth, under an umbrella next to a small shrine

Fakir or fukeer, begging friar, in muslin loincloth, under an umbrella next to a small shrine decorated with cowrie
FLO4565492 Fakir or fukeer, begging friar, in muslin loincloth, under an umbrella next to a small shrine decorated with cowrie shells

Background imageAckermann Collection: Nautch girl or dancing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets

Nautch girl or dancing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings
FLO4565459 Nautch girl or dancing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Background imageAckermann Collection: Native lady riding in her curtained palkee (palanquin), borne by two servants in loincloth

Native lady riding in her curtained palkee (palanquin), borne by two servants in loincloth and turban
FLO4565427 Native lady riding in her curtained palkee (palanquin), borne by two servants in loincloth and turban. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Background imageAckermann Collection: Sepoy, sipahee or native soldier, in winter uniform of red jacket and grey trousers

Sepoy, sipahee or native soldier, in winter uniform of red jacket and grey trousers, holding a musket
FLO4565422 Sepoy, sipahee or native soldier, in winter uniform of red jacket and grey trousers, holding a musket. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Background imageAckermann Collection: Indian girl stringing flowers for wreaths. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist

Indian girl stringing flowers for wreaths. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic
FLO4565355 Indian girl stringing flowers for wreaths. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes," Ackermann, London

Background imageAckermann Collection: Chhata wala or umbrella carrier, in cotton loin cloth. Fringed umbrella in silk or red

Chhata wala or umbrella carrier, in cotton loin cloth. Fringed umbrella in silk or red and blue curwah
FLO4565334 Chhata wala or umbrella carrier, in cotton loin cloth. Fringed umbrella in silk or red and blue curwah. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Background imageAckermann Collection: Dauk wala or Indian postman, in uniform, turban, and slippers, carrying letters

Dauk wala or Indian postman, in uniform, turban, and slippers, carrying letters
FLO4565321 Dauk wala or Indian postman, in uniform, turban, and slippers, carrying letters. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes," Ackermann

Background imageAckermann Collection: Suntoo-burdar, hurkaru or Indian running footman, with turban and mace

Suntoo-burdar, hurkaru or Indian running footman, with turban and mace. The footman ran ahead of his master's
FLO4565305 Suntoo-burdar, hurkaru or Indian running footman, with turban and mace. The footman ran ahead of his master's palanquin to clear the way

Background imageAckermann Collection: Meeting of the Agricultural Society, London. By Pugin and Rowlandson from Microcosm of London

Meeting of the Agricultural Society, London. By Pugin and Rowlandson from Microcosm of London Ackermann, London
531773 Meeting of the Agricultural Society, London. By Pugin and Rowlandson from Microcosm of London Ackermann, London, 1808-10 (chromolithograph); (add.info)

Background imageAckermann Collection: Musician playing the saringee (Indian violin) wearing muslin or cotton robes, turban and sash

Musician playing the saringee (Indian violin) wearing muslin or cotton robes, turban and sash
FLO4565735 Musician playing the saringee (Indian violin) wearing muslin or cotton robes, turban and sash. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes,"

Background imageAckermann Collection: Man playing the tumboora (guitar) wearing embroidered silk pants, tunic and turban

Man playing the tumboora (guitar) wearing embroidered silk pants, tunic and turban
FLO4565598 Man playing the tumboora (guitar) wearing embroidered silk pants, tunic and turban. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes," Ackermann

Background imageAckermann Collection: Choukee-dar or watchman, in loincloth and turban, carrying a sword and shield

Choukee-dar or watchman, in loincloth and turban, carrying a sword and shield
FLO4565564 Choukee-dar or watchman, in loincloth and turban, carrying a sword and shield. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes," Ackermann

Background imageAckermann Collection: Nautch girl or singing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets

Nautch girl or singing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings
FLO4565536 Nautch girl or singing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Background imageAckermann Collection: Burmese woman in long loose striped silk petticoat, wearing slippers and carrying an umbrella

Burmese woman in long loose striped silk petticoat, wearing slippers and carrying an umbrella
FLO4565505 Burmese woman in long loose striped silk petticoat, wearing slippers and carrying an umbrella. She wears painted fingernails and sandalwood perfume

Background imageAckermann Collection: Fakir or fuqeer, begging friar, in muslin loincloth, yellow threads

Fakir or fuqeer, begging friar, in muslin loincloth, yellow threads, carrying a stick with a human skull attached
FLO4565474 Fakir or fuqeer, begging friar, in muslin loincloth, yellow threads, carrying a stick with a human skull attached

Background imageAckermann Collection: Bihishtee or water carrier, with mushk of panee (goatskin water bag), wearing loincloth and turban

Bihishtee or water carrier, with mushk of panee (goatskin water bag), wearing loincloth and turban
FLO4565394 Bihishtee or water carrier, with mushk of panee (goatskin water bag), wearing loincloth and turban. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Background imageAckermann Collection: Native of Bengal in turban and loincloth selling sweetmeats, holding a crane feather

Native of Bengal in turban and loincloth selling sweetmeats, holding a crane feather
FLO4565380 Native of Bengal in turban and loincloth selling sweetmeats, holding a crane feather. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes," Ackermann

Background imageAckermann Collection: Bhugtee or dancing boy, India, in turban and bracelets, earrings and necklaces

Bhugtee or dancing boy, India, in turban and bracelets, earrings and necklaces
FLO4565301 Bhugtee or dancing boy, India, in turban and bracelets, earrings and necklaces. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes," Ackermann

Background imageAckermann Collection: Native woman of Erikub Atoll, Ratak chain, Marshall Islands, with rolled pandanus-leaf earrings

Native woman of Erikub Atoll, Ratak chain, Marshall Islands, with rolled pandanus-leaf earrings, necklace and tattoos
FLO4695684 Native woman of Erikub Atoll, Ratak chain, Marshall Islands, with rolled pandanus-leaf earrings, necklace and tattoos. Woman of the Tchichagoff Islands

Background imageAckermann Collection: Native man of distinction from Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, with club, fan

Native man of distinction from Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, with club, fan, loincloth and full body tattoos
FLO4695640 Native man of distinction from Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, with club, fan, loincloth and full body tattoos. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in



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"Exploring the Many Facets of Ackermann: From Oxton House to Woburn Abbey" Step into the world of Ackermann, a name that resonates with history and artistry. Journey back to Devon's picturesque landscapes, where Oxton House stands as a testament to elegance under the watchful eye of Rev. John Beaumont Swete. In 1825, Pynes House in Exeter became another jewel in Ackermann's crown. But it wasn't just grand estates that captured their attention; they also delved into the realm of creativity. Collaborating with renowned composer Giuseppe Verdi, Ackermann showcased their versatility beyond architecture and design. The allure extended further as an English gentleman faced trial in France during the 18th century – a tale shrouded in mystery and intrigue, leaving us wondering about his fate. Ackermann's artistic prowess knew no bounds; from military regalia to lively tavern scenes, they captured moments frozen in time. Three soldiers proudly paraded outside a tavern while an ensign of the Grenadier Guards donned his uniform with pride in 1844. Venturing beyond military life, Westminster Cavalry galloped onto canvas alongside Southwark Cavalry – both embodying strength and valor. Yet amidst all this grandeur lies humor intertwined within everyday situations. Witness a man tumbling off a broken chair at a dinner party or find yourself chuckling at another caught between an unruly parrot and mischievous cat within the confines of a drawing room. And finally, immerse yourself in opulence as you step into the Egyptian Hall at Mansion House for an unforgettable banquet scene – where lavishness meets architectural splendor. Ackermann weaves together tales through artistry and innovation across various realms - from stately homes like Oxton House to collaborations with musical masters like Verdi. Their legacy lives on through captivating depictions ranging from military life to comedic mishaps, leaving us captivated by the rich tapestry they've created.