The South Prospect of Preston, in the County Palatine of Lancaster
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About the work
- Location
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Country: UK
City: London
Place: Home Office, 2 Marsham Street
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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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Explore
- Places
- England, Preston, Lancashire, River Ribble
- Subjects
- rowing boat, topography, landscape C18th, townscape/cityscape, tree, river, hill, coat of arms, formal garden, garden, bridge (urban), house, church, tower, sailboat
- Materials & Techniques
- engraving, coloured engraving
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Details
- Title
- The South Prospect of Preston, in the County Palatine of Lancaster
- Date
- 1728
- Medium
- Coloured engraving
- Dimensions
- height: 36.90 cm, width: 83.00 cm
- Acquisition
- Purchased from Parker Gallery, May 1972
- GAC number
- 9624