London A Pilgrimage Collection (#7)

DORE: LONDON: 1872. The Royal Exchange. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore from London: A Pilgrimage, 1872

LONDON: STATUE, 1872. Statue of American financier, George Peabody, near the Royal Exchange in London. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore from London: A Pilgrimage, 1872

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. The Old Clothes Man. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. An initial letter A in the form of a London street advertiser. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORE: MILKWOMAN, 1872. The Milkwoman. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. Jewish butchers of Aldgate, London. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. A London jailer. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORE: LONDON, 1872. Warehousing in the City. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORE: LONDON, 1872. Whitechapel - a Hiding Place. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore from London: A Pilgrimage, 1872

DORE: BILLINGSGATE, 1872. Billingsgate fish market in the early morning. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore from London: A Pilgrimage, 1872

DORE: HARDWARE DEALER, 1872. A hardware dealer at the New Cut Market in London, England. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore from London: A Pilgrimage, 1872

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. Workers in a London warehouse. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. The Ginger-beer man. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. Brewers Dray. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

LONDON: BILLINGSGATE, 1870. Landing the fish at Billingsgate Fish Market, London. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. Over London - By Rail. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. A River-Side Street. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. The Lambeth Gas-Works. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. Trial-Trip on the Metropolitan (Underground) Railway. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. Applying for admittance to a refuge. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON: 1872. A City Thoroughfare. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. The Stalls, Covent Garden Opera. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore from London: A Pilgrimage, 1872

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. A Flower Girl. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1871. London Bridge, 1871. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. Brewers Men. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. The Match Seller. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. A Whitechapel Coffeehouse. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. A Street Beggar. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. Scripture Reader in a Night Refuge. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. Thieves Gambling. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. Orange Court, Drury Lane. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. The rag merchants home - Coulston Street, Whitechapel. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. Flower Girls. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. Wentworth Street, Whitechapel. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. Over London-By Rail. Colored wood engraving after Gustave Dore from London: A Pilgrimage, 1872

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. The Great Vats. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. Mixing the Malt. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. Coffee Stall-Early Morning. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. The Workmens Train. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. Ludgate Hill-A Block in the Street. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. Refuge-Applying for Admittance. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. Bishopsgate Street. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

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"London: A Pilgrimage through the Eyes of Gustave Doré" Step back in time to 1872 and immerse yourself in the gritty reality of London, as depicted by the talented artist Gustave Doré. Through his wood engravings, Doré captures the essence of a city undergoing rapid transformation. Begin your pilgrimage at Newgate - Exercise Yard, where you can almost hear the echoes of prisoners past. The detailed engraving brings to life the somber atmosphere and harsh conditions that once prevailed within these walls. Venture further into "The Devils Acre" in Westminster, a notorious district known for its poverty and vice. Doré's illustration transports you to this seedy underworld, with its dilapidated buildings and destitute inhabitants. Continue your journey along Limehouse Dock, where bustling activity unfolds against a backdrop of towering ships. Here, Doré masterfully portrays both the grandeur and grittiness of London's industrial landscape. In "The Angel and the Orphan, " we witness an emotional scene that tugs at our heartstrings. This poignant artwork showcases an angelic figure extending compassion towards a vulnerable child amidst squalid surroundings – a reminder that even amid despair, there is still hope. Doré doesn't shy away from exposing London's slum terraces either; his depiction vividly portrays cramped living conditions endured by many during this era. It serves as a stark reminder of social inequality that plagued Victorian society. As we delve deeper into this visual pilgrimage, we encounter Infant Hospital Patients seeking solace within their fragile existence. Through intricate details and delicate strokes, Doré evokes empathy for these innocent souls battling illness while surrounded by uncertainty. In "Found in the Street, " we are confronted with scenes from everyday life on London's unforgiving streets – people struggling to survive amidst indifference or obliviousness from passersby. It serves as a powerful commentary on societal apathy. Yet, amidst the darkness, there is also refuge.