FDA-D.217-2010
Parts
Object number
FDA-D.217-2010
Object type
Identification
Title
The Fourth of June, Study
View of Windsor Castle; The Fourth of June
View of Windsor Castle; The Fourth of June
Title Type
Common name
Previous title
Previous title
Comments
Sketch for the large finished version of this subject, which was lithographed in 1838. The scene looks across the Brocas towards Windsor Castle above the smoking brewery. The spectators crowd into boats and along the banks. Both William and Sam had participated as oarsmen in this event.
Other number
CL 77
Description
Content (place)
Windsor Castle
Dimensions
height (actual size): 350mm
width (actual size): 495mm
width (actual size): 495mm
Materials & techniques note
Pencil and watercolour heightened with white
Production
Person
Evans, William, 1798 - 1877 (Artist)
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Collection of Sidney Evans; by whom presented to Eton College
Exhibited: William Evans of Eton, Eton, Brewhouse Gallery, 1998, catalogue no.34
Exhibited: William Evans of Eton, Eton, Brewhouse Gallery, 1998, catalogue no.34
References
• Connor, L.M., William Evans of Eton 1798-1877, exhibition catalogue, Brewhouse, Eton 1998 (p.52, no.34)
