Charlotte Canning, Viscountess Canning (1817-61)
Château d'Eu: parterre and gardens dated 5 Sept 1843
Watercolour | 15.5 x 23.4 cm (whole object) | RCIN 920012
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A watercolour showing the parterre with figures and distant avenues, made during Queen Victoria's visit to Eu from 2 to 7 September 1843. Probably drawn from Lady Canning's room which was at the top of the house, immediately above the Queen's suite. Signed, dated and inscribed 'Chateau D'Eu/Sept 5th 1843' and 'Gardens of Chateau D'Eu/C.C. Sept 1843'.
Provenance
From Queen Victoria's Souvenir Album, volume I, folio 52b
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Medium and techniques
Watercolour
Measurements
15.5 x 23.4 cm (whole object)
Other number(s)
RL 20012