The South West Prospect of Manchester, in the County Palatine of Lancaster

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, Manchester, Lancashire, River Irwell

Subjects

rowing boat, topography, townscape/cityscape, tree, river, hill, man, woman, house, church, spire, tower

Materials & Techniques

engraving, coloured engraving

Artist

Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (1696 - 1779)

Title

The South West Prospect of Manchester, in the County Palatine of Lancaster

Date

published 1728

Medium

Coloured engraving

Dimensions

height: 45.10 cm, width: 86.20 cm

Acquisition

Purchased from the Parker Gallery, October 1964

GAC number

6745