oil painting
Object Detail
Object Name
painting
Description
A portrait of the oarsman Edward Hawks aged 46 years with Durham Cathedral in the background, 19th century. Artist Unknown, English School.
Oil on canvas.
Hawks was a professional rower from Gateshead. His most notable competitive achievement was winning the Champion of the World race with four of his nephews at the Thames Regatta in 1845. He was a last minute replacement to the boat after Edward Clasper died in April of that year, aged 25.
Oil on canvas.
Hawks was a professional rower from Gateshead. His most notable competitive achievement was winning the Champion of the World race with four of his nephews at the Thames Regatta in 1845. He was a last minute replacement to the boat after Edward Clasper died in April of that year, aged 25.
Accession No
2013.12
Collection
Rowing
Associated Date
1845
Associated Period
19th century
Credit Line
This purchase was funded with a legacy from David Lunn-Rockcliffe, one of the founders of the Museum, Chairman and Honorary Vice President and with the assistance of the V&A Purchase Grant Fund.