Regent Street Looking Towards the Duke of York's Column, plate twelve from Original Views of London as It Is 1842

This watercolor by Thomas Shotter Boys, titled "Regent Street Looking Towards the Duke of York's Column," captures the bustling energy of London in 1842. Part of the series "Original Views of London as It Is," the artwork depicts a vibrant street scene, with carriages, pedestrians, and even a street musician adding life to the perspective. The Duke of York's Column, visible in the distance, serves as a focal point, while the architectural details of the buildings along Regent Street showcase the city's evolving urban landscape. Boys' detailed and meticulously rendered watercolor style evokes the era's grandeur and captures a snapshot of London's historical charm.