The West Prospect of His Majestys Dock-Yard, at Chatham. The North-West Prospect of the City of Rochester

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection

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, Kent

Subjects

topography, townscape/cityscape, cow, dog, river, hill, man, woman, coat of arms, field, path, bridge (urban), dock, house, windmill, church, spire, sailboat, ship

Materials & Techniques

engraving

Artist

Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (1696 - 1779)

Title

The West Prospect of His Majestys Dock-Yard, at Chatham. The North-West Prospect of the City of Rochester

Date

25 March 1738

Medium

Engraving (2 sheets joined)

Acquisition

Purchased from the Parker Gallery, August 1964

GAC number

6668