The North-West Prospect of Greenwich, in the County of Kent; The North-West Prospect of Deptford, in the County of Kent

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: HM Revenue & Customs, 100 Parliament Street

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, Deptford, River Thames, London, Deptford: Royal Dockyard, Greenwich: Royal Observatory, Greenwich: Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich

Subjects

rowing boat, topography, landscape C18th, townscape/cityscape, river, hill, heathland, flag, coat of arms, park, hospital, house, church, observatory, tower, sailboat, ship

Materials & Techniques

engraving

Artist

Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (1696 - 1779)

Title

The North-West Prospect of Greenwich, in the County of Kent; The North-West Prospect of Deptford, in the County of Kent

Date

26 March 1739

Medium

Engraving (two engravings mounted together)

Acquisition

Purchased from the Parker Gallery, August 1964

GAC number

6667