The North-West Prospect of Sheerness, in the County of Kent

Location

Country: Mali
City: Bamako
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, Sheerness, Kent, River Medway, Thames Estuary, Isle of Sheppey

Subjects

rowing boat, topography, seascape/coastal scene, townscape/cityscape, sunset, sunburst, river, hill, wave, coat of arms, gate, dock, church, ship

Materials & Techniques

engraving, coloured engraving

Artist

Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (1696 - 1779)

Title

The North-West Prospect of Sheerness, in the County of Kent

Date

26 March 1739

Medium

Coloured engraving

Acquisition

Purchased from the Parker Gallery, August 1965

GAC number

7151