The Bank Looking Towards the Mansion House, from Original Views of London as It Is 1842

Thomas Shotter Boys' "The Bank Looking Towards the Mansion House, from Original Views of London as It Is" (1842) is a detailed watercolor illustration of a bustling London street scene. The Bank of England, a grand neoclassical structure, dominates the composition, its columns and ornate details captured with precision. The scene is filled with everyday life, from the bustling crowd to the construction workers in the foreground, giving viewers a glimpse into the dynamism of the city in the 19th century. This artwork is an excellent example of the topographical art genre, depicting the physical characteristics of a place, and is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.