Thomas Colman Collection

View of Bunhill Row from Bunhill Fields, Finsbury, Islington, London, c1860. Artist
View of Bunhill Row from Bunhill Fields, Finsbury, Islington, London, c1860

Gracechurch Street, City of London, 1882. Artist
Gracechurch Street, City of London, 1882. View showing the premises of Gladwell Brothers Fine Art Gallery and figures looking in the shop window as well as in carriages in the street

View of Holywell Street, Westminster, London, 1851

Drury Lane, Westminster, London, 1851. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
Drury Lane, Westminster, London, 1851. View looking south and showing the Cock and Magpie Tavern

View of Downing Street, Westminster, London, 1851. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
View of Downing Street, Westminster, London, 1851

Bow Street, Westminster, London, 1851. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
Bow Street, Westminster, London, 1851

View of Lindsey House, Lincolns Inn Fields, Holborn, London, 1854

View in Chichester Rents, Fleet Street, City of London, c1850. Artist
View in Chichester Rents, Fleet Street, City of London, c1850

Blossoms Inn, Lawrence Lane, City of London, 1854. View of Blossoms Inn, on the west side of Lawrence Lane, at no 25. The lane, named after the church of St Lawrence Jewry

Kannari, Interior of a Small Vihara, India, 1845. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
Kannari, Interior of a Small Vihara, India, 1845. A vihara is a Buddhist refuge or monastery

Bread Street Hill and St Nicholas Olave Churchyard, City of London, c1850. Artist
Bread Street Hill and St Nicholas Olave Churchyard, City of London, c1850. View with barrels in the street

View of All Hallows Church, buildings and figures on Bread Street, City of London, 1851

View of Whitefriars showing the corner of Lombard Street, City of London, 1851. Artist
View of Whitefriars showing the corner of Lombard Street, City of London, 1851

Paternoster Row, City of London, 1851. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
Paternoster Row, City of London, 1851

Long Lane, City of London, 1851. Artist: Thomas
Long Lane, City of London, 1851

North-east view of St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1854

Kings Arms Inn, Moorfields, with decorative moulding on the front, City of London, 1851

View along Lombard Street, looking east, with figures and carriages, City of London, 1851

Leadenhall, City of London, 1850. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
Leadenhall, City of London, 1850

Alleyns Almshouses, Gingerbread Court, Lamb Alley, City of London, 1851. Artist
Alleyns Almshouses, Gingerbread Court, Lamb Alley, City of London, 1851. View with a figure and clothes on a washing line

Huggin Lane, City of London, 1851. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
Huggin Lane, City of London, 1851. View looking south, with the tower of the Church of St Michael Queenhithe in the distance

Coleman Street, City of London, 1851. Artist
Coleman Street, City of London, 1851

Bride Lane, City of London, 1851. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
Bride Lane, City of London, 1851. View of the building used for meetings of the Honourable Society of Cogers (latterly the Cogers Society), a political society established in 1756

Interior of the Coachmakers Hall, Noble Street, City of London, 1851

Austin Friars Street, City of London, 1851. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
Austin Friars Street, City of London, 1851. View showing premises of no. 10, and a horse-drawn carriage

Staple Inn, Holborn, London, 1854. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
View of Staple Inn, Holborn, London, 1854

Interior of Lanka, Ellora, India, 1845. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
Interior of Lanka, Ellora, India, 1845; Ellora is famous for its rock temples, a series of caves carved out of the rocky hillside, one and a quarter miles long, in three sections: Buddhist

View of Caves, Ajunta, India, 1844. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
General view of caves, Ajunta (sic), India, 1844; Ajanta is a village in the hills of central Maharashtra, central India. The area contains 30 caves

Courtyard of the Oxford Arms Inn, Warwick Lane, London, 1851. The empty courtyard of an inn with stables at the far end, and balconies on two storeys

Temple Bar, London, c1845. Artist: M & N Hanhart
View of Temple Bar from the Strand, London, c1845 with horse darwn carriages and figures on the street

Monument, London, c1855. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
View of Monument from Crooked Lane, London, c1855, also with figures, carts, carriages and coach in the street

Leather Lane, London, 1851
View of Leather Lane, Holborn, London, 1851; with figures

Bevis Marks, London, 1854. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
View of Bevis Marks, London, 1854

Cloth Fair, Smithfield, City of London, 1850. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
Cloth Fair, Smithfield, City of London, 1850

Catherine Wheel Alley, City of London, 1855. Artist
Catherine Wheel Alley, City of London, 1855

Change Alley, City of London, 1850. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
Change Alley, City of London, 1850

Cave with Structural Vimana, Mahavellipore. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
View of a cave with Structural Vimana, Mahavellipore, India, 1845

Temple of Sri Rama, Combaconum. Artist: J Hogarth
View of the Temple of Sri Rama, Combaconum (or Kumbakonam), a city in southern India, south-east of Madras, 1852. Kumbakonam has one of southern Indias most famed temple cities with pagodas

Kannari (sic), View of Durbar Cave. Artist: John Weale
View of Durbar Cave, Kanara, West India, 1845

Gateway at Seringham (sic). Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
View of the gateway at Seringham in Southern India, 1852

Karli, Entrance of Great Chaitya Cave, 1845. Artist: John Weale
View of the entrance of Great Chaitya Cave, Karli, 1845. Karli is a village in the West Maharashtra state, West India, North West of Poona

Kannari, Exterior of Great Chaitya Cave, 1845. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
View of Great Chaitya Cave at Kannari, India, 1845

Ajunta (sic), Vihara Cave Number Seven. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
View of Vihara Cave Number Seven, Ajanta, 1845. Ajanta is a village in the hills of central Maharashtra, central India. The area contains 30 caves

Cannon Street, London, 1851. Artist: Thomas Colman Dibdin
View of Cannon Street and Budge Row with street scene, London, 1851

Shrine of Mohummed Kahn, Deeg. Artist: Finden
Shrine of Mohummed Kahn, Deeg. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II, by Reverend James Gardner, A Fullarton & Co, London & Edinburgh

Infanticide in India, as Practised in the Temples of Canesa. Artist: T Jeavons
Infanticide in India, as Practised in the Temples of Canesa. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II, by Reverend James Gardner

The Great Temple, Hurdmar. Artist: Finden
The Great Temple, Hurdmar. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II, by Reverend James Gardner, A Fullarton & Co, London & Edinburgh

Shrine of Mohummed Kahn, near Deeg, Rajasthan, India, mid 19th century. Artist: E Finden
Shrine of Mohummed Kahn, near Deeg, Rajasthan, India, mid 19th century

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"Thomas Colman: Capturing the Essence of London's Historic Landscapes" Step back in time with Thomas Colman, a talented artist who beautifully depicted the evolving cityscape of London. In his painting "View of Bunhill Row from Bunhill Fields, Finsbury, Islington, " circa 1860, he transports us to an idyllic scene where rows of buildings line the horizon. Another masterpiece by Colman is "Fire at the Armoury in the Tower of London, " dated October 30th, 1841. With remarkable skill and attention to detail, he captures the chaos and drama that unfolded during this historic event. In his work "Gracechurch Street, City of London" from 1882, Colman showcases bustling streets filled with horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians going about their daily lives. It's a snapshot frozen in time that allows us to witness Victorian-era London. Colman also takes us on a journey through Westminster with his paintings such as "View of Holywell Street" and "Drury Lane. " These pieces transport us to vibrant streets teeming with activity and give us a glimpse into everyday life during the mid-19th century. One cannot overlook Colman's depiction of iconic locations like Downing Street and Bow Street. Through these artworks created in 1851, we get an intimate view into these historically significant places that have shaped British politics and law enforcement for centuries. Lindsey House in Lincolns Inn Fields is another gem captured by Colman's brush strokes. His painting from 1854 showcases this grand mansion surrounded by lush greenery—a testament to his ability to capture both architectural beauty and natural landscapes. Moving away from London but still showcasing his versatility as an artist is "Kannari: Interior of a Small Vihara. " This piece gives us insight into Indian culture as we explore intricately designed temples through Colman's eyes.