View of London from the Treasury to Somerset House, from Mr. Watson's Summer House 1749

Curator: This is Samuel Buck's "View of London from the Treasury to Somerset House, from Mr. Watson's Summer House." Editor: Oh, look at the city sprawling in the distance! It's a bit like peering through a hazy dream, isn't it? Curator: Buck's print captures London's skyline in meticulous detail, doesn't it? I'm curious about the printing process— the paper, the etching technique. Editor: Right? It makes me wonder about Mr. Watson's summer house, too. I bet the air there felt softer, somehow separate from that dense cityscape. Curator: It's intriguing how Buck merges panoramic sweep with intimate observation, really highlighting London's growth and the means through which it expanded. Editor: It almost feels like an invitation to imagine, not just observe. Curator: I agree. Buck helps us feel the pulse of a growing city. Editor: Precisely.