Object Detail


Object Name
print
Description
Fawley Court & Henley

Hand coloured copper plate engraving. By J. Farington R.A. delt. Published in June 1, 1793, by J. & J. Boydell, Shakspeare - Gallery Pall Mall. & No. 90, Cheapside London. J.C. Stadler sculpt."

Showing a lovely view of the river and town from a hillside on the Oxfordshire bank some distance downstream of the town, including the full length of Henley reach that is now used as the Regatta course, with Temple Island in the left foreground.

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
2003.532.61
Collection
The Tom Weil Collection/Rowing
Associated Date
01 Jun 1793
Associated Period
18th century
Credit Line
The gift of Thomas E Weil, given in honor of the Arbib family.
Date
01 Jun 1793

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