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The Cutter Yacht "Avalon", 40 Tons R.H.Y.C. Winner of the Great Eastern Railway Company's Prize, Lowestoft Regatta 1866.

  • ARTIST: Thomas Dutton

  • PUBLISHER: Drawn, Lithod. & Published by T.G. Dutton, 60 Lansdown Rd. Clapham Rd. London, S.W.

  • MEDIUM: Two stone lithograph,

    DATE: c. 1866

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 12 x 18 3/4" (30.3 x 47.5 cm) plus title and margins.

  • DESCRIPTION: This lithograph, created around 1866 by the celebrated marine artist Thomas Goldsworthy Dutton, shows the cutter yacht Avalon, a 40-ton vessel registered with the Royal Harwich Yacht Club. The scene commemorates her victory at the Lowestoft Regatta, where she won the Great Eastern Railway Company’s prize that year. Known for his meticulous attention to detail, Dutton captures the yacht in full sail, gracefully cutting through the water. The image, a two-stone lithograph finished with hand coloring, reflects both the excitement of the race and the elegance of mid-19th century yachting.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Fair condition. Moderate mat line, small section missing from right margin (not affecting image) and tear in title margin. Original hand coloring.

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