mounted copper engraving
Object Detail
Object Name
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Description
Untitled caricature of a rower/waterman c1732.
In the style of William Hogarth.
Mounted copper engraving showing a smiling [waterman's?] face with tricorn hat, from which hangs a knife, fork, spoon and pipe by a ribbon, and to which [face] are attached two legs, from one of which hangs a bottle by a ribbon, and from the other hangs a glass by a ribbon, all in front of two crossed oars.
Part of the Thomas E. Weil Collection. Thomas E. Weil is a very knowledgeable and respected collector of rowing memorabilia from all over the world. His extensive collection includes material from many years of the Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, and Henley Royal Regatta. He also lectures and writes on rowing history and is a Trustee of the River and Rowing Museum.
In the style of William Hogarth.
Mounted copper engraving showing a smiling [waterman's?] face with tricorn hat, from which hangs a knife, fork, spoon and pipe by a ribbon, and to which [face] are attached two legs, from one of which hangs a bottle by a ribbon, and from the other hangs a glass by a ribbon, all in front of two crossed oars.
Part of the Thomas E. Weil Collection. Thomas E. Weil is a very knowledgeable and respected collector of rowing memorabilia from all over the world. His extensive collection includes material from many years of the Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, and Henley Royal Regatta. He also lectures and writes on rowing history and is a Trustee of the River and Rowing Museum.
Accession No
2003.532.92
Collection
The Tom Weil Collection/Rowing
Associated Date
Circa 1732
Associated Period
18th century
Credit Line
The gift of Thomas E Weil, given in honor of the Arbib family.
Date
Circa 1732