FDA-D.1641-2021
Parts
Object number
FDA-D.1641-2021
Object type
Identification
Title
The Bridge between Eton and Slough
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Painted and drawn view of a river with a bridge in the distance over which a figure on horseback is riding; a large tree to the left and further trees to the right and in the background
Description
Content (place)
Eton
Dimensions
height (frame): 383mm
width (frame): 424mm
width (frame): 424mm
Inscription
Paper label taped to verso of frame inscribed: 'The bridge between Eton & Slough. July 31 1832 1/2 past 12. Willie's birthday? / From T playing field. The most beautiful spot I ever saw'
Material
watercolour
pencil
paper
pencil
paper
Production
Person
Crotch, William, 1775 - 1847 (Artist)
Date
1832
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Collection of Nigel John Trefusis Jaques (1935-2020); by whom bequeathed to Eton College in 2021
