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The Hundred Steps

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Date

18th century

Artist

Paul Sandby (1725-1809)

Collection

Royal Collection Trust

Image Link

https://www.rct.uk/collection/914574

Description

A watercolour drawing of Windsor Castle, showing a view of the Hundred Steps, an ancient route from Thames Street to the Canons' Cloister. In the foreground a man in a blue coat and tricorne holding a cane is resting against the banister. Seated on the step is a boy eating a biscuit, with a dog climbing on his lap. The boy's hat is discarded on the steps. Further back a young man and a girl are descending the steps, one leaning over the balcony figure hinting at the dramatic view from the north side of the Castle. The man at the top with a heavy load is preparing himself for his descent. In the background is the Winchester Tower. Trees on the left and right. Inscribed on the verso in pencil, possibly by the artist, 'Windsor. View of the Winchester Tower and part of the Hundred Steps'. The sheet of paper has a grey line and grey wash border. With a black ink bordered mount.

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All Rights Reserved

Image Credit

Royal Collection Trust/© Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2017

Location

Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England

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