London Street Scene
Step into the gritty heart of Victorian London with this sketch by Gustave Doré, where a sign boldly advertising 'Ice Always on Sale' hangs over a chaotic, narrow street. Doré uses loose, energetic strokes to capture a crowd huddled around a cart, while a distinguished top-hatted man stands out amidst the hustle and bustle. This piece, stamped with the mark of his studio, is likely a preparatory study for his famous 1872 book *London: A Pilgrimage*, a project that famously documented the stark contrasts of the city's life, from the wealthy West End to the slums of the East End.
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