FDA-D.547-2010
Parts
Object number
FDA-D.547-2010
Object type
Identification
Title
Dunster Castle
The Castle, Dunster
Pilkington
The Castle, Dunster
Pilkington
Title Type
Common name
Previous title
collection
Previous title
collection
Other number
Pi 212
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 366mm
width (actual size): 544mm
width (actual size): 544mm
Inscription
Inscribed on the verso 'Dunster. / 3rd Septr. 1841'
'3rd Septr.' inscribed by artist; 'Dunster' and '1841' inscribed by the artists's wife, Harriet
'3rd Septr.' inscribed by artist; 'Dunster' and '1841' inscribed by the artists's wife, Harriet
Materials & techniques note
Pencil and watercolour
Production
Person
De Wint, Peter, 1784 - 1849 (Artist)
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Collection of Alan Pilkington; by whom presented/bequeathed to Eton College
Previous ownership
Pilkington, Alan, 1879 - 1973: Bequeathed to Eton by Alan Pilkington, 1973; at Eton from 1961
References
• Ryan, H., Hidden Treasures, W.S. Fine Art exhibition catalogue, 2010 (p. 56, no. 23)
• McConnell, J. (ed.), Treasures of Eton, London, 1976 (p. 115)
• McConnell, J. (ed.), Treasures of Eton, London, 1976 (p. 115)
