Eton College
Object Detail
Object Name
photograph
Description
'Eton College, statue of founder, Quadrangle' - Sepia photograph of the statue in the school yard at Eton College. Erected in 1719 and the work of Francis Bird, it is of the founder of the college in Garter robes. Photographed by Henry Taunt c1870.
From a collection of views along the River Thames photographed by Henry Taunt. Henry Taunt was born in Oxford in 1842 and rose from poverty to establish himself as an extremely successful and skilled photographer. His work has created a unique photographic record of Victorian life.
From a collection of views along the River Thames photographed by Henry Taunt. Henry Taunt was born in Oxford in 1842 and rose from poverty to establish himself as an extremely successful and skilled photographer. His work has created a unique photographic record of Victorian life.
Accession No
2004.57.95
Collection
River Thames
Associated Date
Circa 1870
Associated Period
19th century
Date
Circa 1870