The South-West Prospect of the City of Chester
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About the work
- Location
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Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection
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About the artist
Brothers Samuel and Nathaniel Buck made their names as leading British topographical draughtsmen of the 18th century. Over a period of 34 years, the Bucks produced several hundred drawings and engravings, including 87 engraved prospects of England and Wales. These are now important visual records of the appearance of British urban landscapes prior to the changes that occurred during the Industrial Revolution. In some cases, the places depicted have since disappeared or changed beyond recognition.
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Explore
- Places
- England, Chester, Cheshire, River Dee (Wales/England)
- Subjects
- carriage, horse-racing, jockey, topography, townscape/cityscape, horse, river, flag, coat of arms, government building, house, castle, church, spire, wall, tower, barge/canal boat, ship
- Materials & Techniques
- engraving, coloured engraving
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Details
- Title
- The South-West Prospect of the City of Chester
- Date
- 1728
- Medium
- Coloured engraving
- Dimensions
- height: 35.10 cm, width: 87.00 cm
- Acquisition
- Purchased from Parker Gallery, April 1960
- GAC number
- 5092