FDA-P.237-2010
Parts
Object number
FDA-P.237-2010
Object type
Identification
Title
Eton on the Thames
Description
Painting of boats on a river, with buildings beyond
Comments
A tiny example of the sort of local landscape William Collins was producing when he visited the area between 1813-1815, when William could well have seen him at work. Varley and Bristow both painted this view.
Other number
CL 112
Description
Dimensions
height: 220mm
width: 285mm
width: 285mm
Inscription
Christie's stencil on verso of frame: 'S 5 2 F'
Label on verso of frame, with lettering: 'The Property of the / Provost and Fellows, / temporarily on loan / to Wotton House. / November 1954.'
Old chalk number on back of frame
Label on verso of frame, with lettering: 'The Property of the / Provost and Fellows, / temporarily on loan / to Wotton House. / November 1954.'
Old chalk number on back of frame
Materials & techniques note
Oil on paper, laid down on canvas
Physical description
Moulded gilt wood frame
Production
History and association
Associated object
