The South-East Prospect of Leeds, in the County of York
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About the work
- Location
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Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection
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About the artist
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.
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- Subjects
- topography, townscape/cityscape, tree, river, hill, man, woman, coat of arms, bridge (urban), house, church, spire
- Materials & Techniques
- engraving
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Details
- Title
- The South-East Prospect of Leeds, in the County of York
- Date
- 15 April 1745
- Medium
- Engraving
- Dimensions
- height: 25.0cm, width: 79.2cm
- Acquisition
- Purchased from Michael Carleton, March 1967
- GAC number
- 7588