The South-West Prospect of the City of Durham
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About the work
- Location
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Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection
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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, Durham, County Durham
- Subjects
- topography, townscape/cityscape, tree, river, hill, man, woman, coat of arms, field, bridge (urban), house, church, cathedral
- Materials & Techniques
- engraving
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Details
- Title
- The South-West Prospect of the City of Durham
- Date
- 15 April 1745
- Medium
- Engraving
- Dimensions
- height: 24.5cm, width 79.8cm
- Acquisition
- Purchased from Michael Carleton, March 1967
- GAC number
- 7590