The South-West Prospect of the City of Durham

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, Durham, County Durham

Subjects

topography, townscape/cityscape, tree, river, hill, man, woman, 18th century costume, dress, coat, stockings, coat of arms, field, bridge (urban), house, church, cathedral

Materials & Techniques

engraving, coloured engraving

Artist

Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (1696 - 1779)

Title

The South-West Prospect of the City of Durham

Date

15 April 1745

Medium

Coloured engraving

Dimensions

height: 24.2cm, width: 77.5cm

Acquisition

Purchased from Parker Gallery, June 1966

GAC number

7404