FDA-D.1754-2024
Parts
Object number
FDA-D.1754-2024
Object type
Identification
Title
Weston's House from Weston's Yard, Eton
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
The exhibition in the Verey Gallery celebrates the bequest of 13 works from Old Etonian Charles Nugent (1962–2023; CNCA, MCM, 1975–79), a specialist in drawings and watercolours. Twelve were by Nora Davison. This additional work bequeathed by Nugent was painted by Russell Dawson, described as an 'Eton landscape painter', and shows Weston's house with its original concealed main entrance. The front door was later moved to the wall seen to the right of this image.
Other number
CN-07
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 383mm
width (actual size): 281mm
width (actual size): 281mm
Materials & techniques note
Pencil and watercolour on paper
Production
Person
Dawson, Russell (Artist)
Date
c.1880
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Collection of Charles Nugent (1962-2023); by whom bequeathed to Eton College
