Description: South-eastern aspect probably viewed from what is now The Meadows area and showing the tower of what looks like St Nicholas' Church. A print of an engraving by W Watts of an original painting by Paul Sandby (1725-1809). See also NTGM002795 for another view of the Castle of this series. Paul probably commenced his career as a drawing master in Nottingham with his brother, Thomas. In 1742 they went to London and engaged on military maps and plans. He was appointed draughtsman to the survey of the Highlands, where he worked until 1751 when he rejoined his brother at Windsor, and it was here that he commenced his famous drawings of the Castle and Park. From 1768 to 1796 he was drawing master at the R.M.A. Woolwich, where he was popular master and taught many influential amateurs as well as a number of well known professional artists : Rooker, P.S.Munn, Clevely etc. He was also a founder member of the Royal Academy in 1769. Sandby is best known for his landscapes, and has been referred to as 'The Father of English Watercolour'. He painted in both pure watercolour and bodycolour, or a combination of both. This print was published by G Kearsby.