publication
Object Detail
Object Name
magazine
Description
'Pembroke'
An unframed Vanity Fair print of Rev. Ernest John Smith by 'Hay', 1888.
The print shows Smith wearing a green and white cap, blazer, white trousers and a long scarf. He wears brown and white shoes. He stands with his hands in his pockets, controposto.
This print is one of a number featuring prominent oarsman which were published by the magazine ‘Vanity Fair’ during its existence between 1868 and 1914. Vanity Fair was a popular society magazine and published, in total, over 2,300 profiles. Many of the portraits were drawn by Leslie Ward (1851-1922), better known as ‘Spy’, who contributed a total of 1325 works to the magazine.
An unframed Vanity Fair print of Rev. Ernest John Smith by 'Hay', 1888.
The print shows Smith wearing a green and white cap, blazer, white trousers and a long scarf. He wears brown and white shoes. He stands with his hands in his pockets, controposto.
This print is one of a number featuring prominent oarsman which were published by the magazine ‘Vanity Fair’ during its existence between 1868 and 1914. Vanity Fair was a popular society magazine and published, in total, over 2,300 profiles. Many of the portraits were drawn by Leslie Ward (1851-1922), better known as ‘Spy’, who contributed a total of 1325 works to the magazine.
Accession No
1997.102.13
Collection
Rowing
Associated Date
28 Jan 1888
Associated Period
19th century
Date
1888