The South View of Holy Island Monastery & Castle, Belonging to the Bishoprick of Durham

Location

Country: Other
City: other locations abroad

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, Northumberland

Subjects

topography, seascape/coastal scene, island, coat of arms, fortification, castle, monastery, ruin

Materials & Techniques

engraving, coloured engraving

Artist

Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (1696 - 1779)

Title

The South View of Holy Island Monastery & Castle, Belonging to the Bishoprick of Durham

Date

1728

Medium

Coloured engraving

Acquisition

Purchased from Parker Gallery, May 1979

GAC number

14570