West Gate at Canterbury after 1780

Paul Sandby's "West Gate at Canterbury" is a watercolor depicting a street scene in Canterbury, England. The drawing was made after 1780 and shows a bustling street with people going about their daily lives. The prominent West Gate is rendered in detail with its distinctive tower and entrance archway. Sandby's work is known for its precise rendering of architecture and its detailed depiction of daily life. The small size of this work makes it a charming and intimate glimpse into 18th-century England.