The South Prospect of Nottingham

Location

Country: St. Helena
City: Jamestown
Place: Governor's Office

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, Nottinghamshire

Subjects

milkmaid, topography, townscape/cityscape, tree, dog, smoke, river, man, woman, 18th century costume, dress, coat of arms, castle, church, cathedral, spire, chimney, tower

Materials & Techniques

engraving, coloured engraving

Artist

Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (1696 - 1779)

Title

The South Prospect of Nottingham

Date

25 March 1743

Medium

Coloured engraving

Acquisition

Purchased from the Parker Gallery, August 1964

GAC number

6698