FDA-D.220-2010
Parts
Object number
FDA-D.220-2010
Object type
Identification
Title
Windsor Castle from Datchet
Distant View of Windsor from Datchet
Distant View of Windsor from Datchet
Title Type
Common name
Previous title
Previous title
Comments
A large careful exercise in tones, showing the Castle without Wyattville's alterations, and the village of Eton, including several mills that no longer stand. The willows are quite distinctive.
Other number
Hc Portf. 7
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 342mm
width (actual size): 506mm
width (actual size): 506mm
Dimension note
Formerly measurements recorded as: 19 7/8 x 13½ inches
Inscription
Signed and dated lower left: 'William Evans 1822'
Written on board:
1) in pencil 'Jan 1995 glazed paper'
2) in pen 'Hc Portf. 7'
Written on board:
1) in pencil 'Jan 1995 glazed paper'
2) in pen 'Hc Portf. 7'
Materials & techniques note
Pencil on prepared paper
Production
Person
Evans, William, 1798 - 1877 (Artist)
Date
1822
History and association
Object history note
Exhibited: Eton, Brewhouse Gallery, William Evans of Eton, 1998, no.22
References
• Connor, L.M., William Evans of Eton 1798-1877, exhibition catalogue, Brewhouse, Eton 1998 (p.49, no.22)
