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London As It Is: The Tower and Mint, from Great Tower Hill

Thomas Shotter Boys

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a large, open area with people walking around and horse-drawn carriages. In the background, there is a large stone building with towers and battlements. The building appears to be a castle or fortress. There are several people in the foreground, some sitting on steps and others standing or walking around. The sky is cloudy and overcast. The scene shows a cityscape with a large, historic building in the background. The building has multiple towers and a wall surrounding it. In front of the building, there is an open area with people and carriages. The people are dressed in clothing from the 19th century. The image is titled "London As It Is: The Tower and Mint, from Great Tower Hill". The artist is Thomas Shotter Boys. The scene is set in London, featuring The Tower, a historic fortress. The image shows a view from Great Tower Hill.

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900 × 428 px
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