DUTTON, Thomas Goldsworth (circa 1819 - 1891) after R. L.
STOPFORD
Anglo-American Atlantic yacht race of 1870. Start of the
Yachts Dauntless and Cambria from Queenstown for New York on the 4th. July
London: Published by Wm. Foster, 25 May, 1871.
Tinted lithograph, finished by hand, drawn on stone by Dutton after "a painting
by R.L. Stopford", sheet size: 20 x 27 3/8 inches. Fine condition.
A dramatic scene illustrating the start of the Trans-Atlantic race of 1870,
by the celebrated maritime painter Thomas Dutton.
Thomas Dutton
was one of the greatest nineteenth century maritime painters. His emotive works
display a genuine love of the sea and his careful depiction of detail provides a
wonderful record of the important vessels of the age.
The
108-foot Cambria , owned by James Ashbury of the Royal Harwich Yacht Club ,
raced the Dauntless , owned by James Gordon Bennett of the New York Yacht Club,
from Queenstown, Ireland, to New York on 4 July 1870. The Cambria arrived
first, making the crossing in 23 days, 5 hours 17 minutes and 15 seconds, just
under two hours ahead of the Dauntless . After recuperating for 11 days the
Cambria took part in the first true Americas Cup race. She competed against a
field of 23 American yachts, and lost to the Magic by 40 minutes, finishing in
10th place overall. Dutton expertly captures the exciting moment of the start
of the Trans-Atlantic race, and shows the great beauty and style of this
remarkable ship.
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