The King's Head, Hackney
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The King's Head, Hackney is a 1850 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a two-story wooden building with a steep roof and small windows. The sign reads "The King's Head" with smaller names underneath. A lantern hangs outside, and the ground looks uneven with cobblestones. The drawing is simple, using lines to show light and shadow. The building looks like a pub or small inn, common in older towns. The artist used quick, light strokes to keep it simple and real. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more drawings like this.
A pen drawing from around 1850 depicts the King's Head in Hackney. The work was once part of a collection of London topographical prints and drawings assembled by John Edmund Gardner. After passing through several owners, including Edward Coates MP and the Hon. Arthur Villiers, the portion relating to Hackney was donated to the Bethnal Green Museum.
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