Houndsditch 1872

"Houndsditch" is a powerful wood engraving by the renowned French artist Gustave Doré, created in 1872. The image depicts a shadowy and bleak alleyway in London, filled with impoverished figures huddled together. Doré's masterful use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of oppressive darkness, highlighting the desperate plight of the city's underclass. This work is a testament to Doré's talent for capturing the social realities of his time, reflecting the harsh conditions of Victorian London's poorest neighborhoods.