The West Prospect of His Majesties Dock-Yard, near Plymouth

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, Devonport, Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth, Devon, River Tamar, Drake's Island, Plymouth Sound

Subjects

rowing boat, topography, townscape/cityscape, man, woman, coat of arms, dock, sailboat, ship

Materials & Techniques

engraving, coloured engraving

Artist

Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (1696 - 1779)

Title

The West Prospect of His Majesties Dock-Yard, near Plymouth

Date

1736

Medium

Coloured engraving

Acquisition

Purchased from Parker Gallery, June 1966

GAC number

7412