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London As It Is: Board of Trade, Whitehall, from Downing Street

Thomas Shotter Boys

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a street scene with a large building on the left featuring a row of columns and ornate carvings along the top. The building has a flat roof and appears to be made of stone or stucco. People are walking on the sidewalk in old-fashioned clothing, including long coats, hats, and dresses. There are horse-drawn carriages and carts on the street. A tree is visible on the right side of the image. In the background, there are more buildings, including one with a tall spire. The sky is cloudy and light blue. The scene appears to be set in a European city, possibly London, given the title. The style of the buildings and clothing suggests an 18th or 19th-century setting.

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