The East Prospect of Derby

Location

Country: China
City: Beijing
Place: British Embassy

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.

Places

England, Derbyshire

Subjects

horseback, topography, townscape/cityscape, horse, river bank, hill, man, woman, coat of arms, garden, bridge (urban), house, mill, church, tower

Materials & Techniques

engraving, coloured engraving

Artist

Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (1696 - 1779)

Title

The East Prospect of Derby

Date

1728

Medium

Coloured engraving

Acquisition

Purchased from the Parker Gallery, May 1964

GAC number

6458