How to place elements like in the picture?

Question

Layout

It is necessary to place pictures on the page, exactly with the img tag, without using obect-fit:cover;
See illustration. I feel that the solution is on the surface, but I'm in a stupor. Help me please.

Answer 1

This is called masonry layout, there is a detailed article on Harb , there are various solutions in the article.
There is a ready solution .