Piccadilly 1850 - 1900

This photograph, titled *Piccadilly*, captures a street scene in London, created by an anonymous photographer. It presents a slice of Victorian life, a moment frozen in time that speaks volumes about class and societal structures. The image is filled with horse-drawn carriages, suggesting an era defined by a particular pace and social hierarchy. The architecture looms in the background, symbolizing permanence and power. Bare branches reach across the frame, and a subdued palette evokes the city's atmosphere, laden with coal smoke and the weight of industry. One can consider the power dynamics at play here: the drivers, the passengers, and the unseen labor that supports this world. Where are the people who maintain these buildings, tend to the horses, and sweep the streets? The anonymity of the photographer encourages us to reflect on the stories untold, the voices unheard in this representation of a bygone era.