The South-East Prospect of the City of York
Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (1696 - 1779)
Coloured engraving
15 April 1745- About the work
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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
- horseback, wagon, topography, townscape/cityscape, tree, horse, river, man, woman, 18th century costume, dress, coat of arms, house, cathedral, spire, tower, sailboat
- Materials & Techniques
- engraving, coloured engraving
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Details
- Title
- The South-East Prospect of the City of York
- Date
- 15 April 1745
- Medium
- Coloured engraving
- Acquisition
- Purchased from Parker Gallery, March 1965
- GAC number
- 6921