Temple Bar from The Strand, plate 22 from Original Views of London as It Is 1842

"Temple Bar from The Strand" is a lithograph created by Thomas Shotter Boys in 1842. It is one of 22 plates from Boys' series "Original Views of London as It Is," which aimed to capture the bustling cityscape of Victorian London. The artwork depicts the historic Temple Bar gate, a major thoroughfare in London, with detailed depictions of the surrounding buildings, passersby, and horse-drawn carriages. Boys' masterful use of color and perspective conveys the energy and vibrancy of London life in the 19th century. The Art Institute of Chicago currently houses this print, a testament to its historical and artistic significance.