The Right Honble Lord Yarborough's Yacht, the 'Falcon' of 351 tons off Cowes RMG PY8626, William John Huggins, 17 September 1829

The right honble lord yarborough's yacht, the 'falcon' of 351 tons off cowes hand-coloured aquatint after huggins inscribed as per title. The 'falcon' is shown in port-broadside view as commodore of the royal yacht squadron, whose members fitted out splendid yachts at their own expense, which might be used as naval auxiliaries in time of war; also shown behind her to left and facing the other way is the otherwise unknown 'emily' (identified via inscription). The right honble lord yarborough's yacht, the falcon of 351 tons off cowes. Date: 17 September 1829. Dimensions: Sheet: 432 x 580 mm; Mount: 610 mm x 834 mm. Collection: Fine art.