John Vicat Cole: Capturing the Soul of London’s Streets John Vicat Cole (1903-1975) wasn't a name that frequently echoes through the halls of art history, yet his work possesses a quiet, enduring charm. He was, in essence, a meticulous observer and a gifted recorder of everyday life – specifically, the vibrant tapestry of London’s shopfronts and street scenes during the first half of the 20th century. Born Reginald John Vicat Cole into an artistic lineage tracing back to his father, Rex Vicat Cole, a renowned landscape painter of the Yorkshire Dales, John inherited not just a family traditio…