Object Detail


Object Name
magazine
Description
'C.U.B.C.'

A framed print by Leslie Ward, from Vanity Fair magazine of Captain William Herbert Chapman, 1903.

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.
The print shows a man standing with his hands in the pockets of his white shorts. He also wears a cream jumper and blue cravat. He has blue socks and brown shoes.
Accession No
1997.102.12
Collection
Rowing
Associated Date
02 Apr 1903
Associated Period
20th century
Date
1903

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