London and Westminster 3: Somerset House to Bridewell

Location

Country: Israel
City: Tel Aviv
Place: British Embassy

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, River Thames, London, Church of St. Clement Danes, Somerset House, Church of St. Bride's, Fleet Street, Middle Temple, Church of St. Mary le Strand

Subjects

rowing boat, topography, townscape/cityscape, river bank, river, government building, church, spire, barge/canal boat, sailboat

Materials & Techniques

engraving, coloured engraving

Artist

Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (1696 - 1779)

Title

London and Westminster 3: Somerset House to Bridewell

Date

11 September 1749

Medium

Coloured engraving

Dimensions

height: 29.00 cm, width: 79.00 cm

Acquisition

Purchased from Parker Gallery, July 1974

GAC number

11249