FDA-D.1548-2016
Parts
Object number
FDA-D.1548-2016
Object type
Identification
Title
Samuel Evans, self portrait
Title Type
assigned by artist
Comments
This piece is catalogue number 10 (p.47) of Louisa M. Connor's 1998 'William Evans of Eton' exhibition catalogue. The entry reads:
'10. Samuel Evans (1762-1837)
Self Portrait
Chalk varnished. 10.4 x 8cm
There is a strong resemblance between father and son.
ECC. CP 68. Presented by P.M.W. & E. Whitcombe, 1978'
'10. Samuel Evans (1762-1837)
Self Portrait
Chalk varnished. 10.4 x 8cm
There is a strong resemblance between father and son.
ECC. CP 68. Presented by P.M.W. & E. Whitcombe, 1978'
Other number
CP 68
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 91mm
width (actual size): 70mm
width (actual size): 70mm
Inscription
Label on back of frame 'Samuel Evans / Drawing Master un[til] 1823 / Eton College / 1827 Died at DROXFORD [...]'
Physical description
Gilt frame, glazed
Production
Person
Evans, Samuel (), 1762 - 1835 (Artist)
Date
c. 1820s-30s
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Collection of P.M.W. & E. Whitcombe; by whom presented to Eton College in 1978
