The Earl of Dudley`s Asylum

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection

Thomas Richard Underwood was born in London. He exhibited at the Royal Academy (1789-1802) and was one of the artists who met at the home of art collector Dr. Monro. He was a founder member of the Sketching Society and in 1792 was appointed draughtsman to the Society of Antiquaries. In 1803, after the peace of Amiens, he visited France with Thomas Wedgwood. However, hostilities resumed and Underwood was arrested at Calais. He was detained until 1814, when the allies entered Paris, and returned to England. He was soon back in Paris; his home for the rest of his life. On frequent visits to England he carried geological specimens and letters between scientists. His own scientific interests were focused on geology. He died near Paris, aged 63.

Places

England, Dudley Guest Hospital, Dudley, West Midlands, Worcestershire

Subjects

steam train, topography, landscape C19th, smoke, blindness, factory, asylum, chimney

Materials & Techniques

lithograph, colour lithograph

Artist

William Bourne (1811 - 1870)
Thomas Richard Underwood (1772 - 1836)

Title

The Earl of Dudley`s Asylum

Date

Medium

Colour lithograph

Acquisition

Purchased from Parker Gallery, January 1973

GAC number

9843