Racing, thames
this watercolour shows what appears to be a racing gaff cutter healing to starboard on a port tack. The two steam vessels to the right are possibly spectator vessels. William lionel wyllie (1851-1931) was born into an artistic family. He is well-known as a great maritime artist, and the thames was a popular subject for him. Wyllie spent many years as a young man living on a barge that he converted into a floating art studio and home. Racing, thames. Date: 19th century. Dimensions: 67 mm x 220 mm. Collection: Fine art.
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