The South-West Prospect of the City of Chichester

Location

Country: Lithuania
City: Vilnius
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, Chichester, Sussex

Subjects

topography, landscape C18th, townscape/cityscape, tree, cow, dog, man, woman, walking stick, fan, coat of arms, path, house, palace, church, cathedral, tower

Materials & Techniques

engraving, coloured engraving

Artist

Samuel and Nathaniel Buck (1696 - 1779)

Title

The South-West Prospect of the City of Chichester

Date

1738

Medium

Coloured engraving

Acquisition

Purchased from Parker Gallery, May 1972

GAC number

9622