FDA-E.3351-2026
Parts
Object number
FDA-E.3351-2026
Object type
Identification
Title
Eton, from the Locks
Title Type
assigned by artist
Description
Black and white printed view across the river overlooking Eton College; two men and a woman in a punt; cows and sheep feature along the field along the river bank
Comments
The River & Rowing Museum based at Henley-on-Thames closed permanently in September 2025. Although the museum is keeping their collections relating to the town of Henley-on-Thames, the rest of the collection is being disposed of, with hopes of transferring to other museums or organisations where possible.
The River & Rowing Museum transferred 5 items to the Eton College collection in July 2026.
The River & Rowing Museum transferred 5 items to the Eton College collection in July 2026.
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 222mm
width (actual size): 283mm
width (actual size): 283mm
Inscription
Lettered, from bottom left to right: 'DRAWN BY WILLIAM EVANS'; 'ETON, FROM THE LOCKS.'; 'ENGRAVED BY JAMES REDAWAY'
Production
Person
Date
c.1848
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Collection of River & Rowing Museum; by whom transferred to Eton College in July 2026
