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The Floods, Eton College, from the Datchet Road (engraving)
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The Floods, Eton College, from the Datchet Road (engraving)
1106139 The Floods, Eton College, from the Datchet Road (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Floods, Eton College, from the Datchet Road. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 January 1877.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22513644
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Berkshire Drawn Eton College Flooding Floods
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This engraving titled "The Floods, Eton College, from the Datchet Road" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Created by an anonymous English School artist in the 19th century, this print captures the devastating floods that struck Berkshire during that time. Intriguingly detailed, the image showcases a scene of chaos and resilience. The viewer is transported to Datchet Road where horses draw carriages through murky waters while Eton College stands tall in the background. The floods have transformed this serene landscape into a tumultuous battleground between man and nature. As we observe this historical snapshot, one cannot help but marvel at the determination of those depicted. Despite facing such adversity, they press on with their daily routines - transporting goods and livestock amidst these treacherous conditions. "The Floods, Eton College" serves as both a reminder of our vulnerability to natural disasters and a testament to human perseverance. It was originally published as an illustration for The Illustrated London News on January 20th, 1877. Now preserved within a private collection and made available through Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder platform, this engraving allows us to reflect upon our past while appreciating how far we have come in terms of disaster management and prevention.
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