Arthur Wellington Fowles of Ryde (1815-1883)

Terpsichore, a racing cutter, and a large Paddle-Steamer off Hurst Castle, on the Solent

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Arthur Wellington Fowles of Ryde (1815-1883)
Terpsichore, a racing cutter, and a large Paddle-Steamer off Hurst Castle, on the Solent
signed and dated 'A.W. Fowles/Ryde 1863' (lower left)and signed and dated '"Terpsichore" Cutter Yacht 46 tons the property of Capt Tatnall R.N. A.W. Fowles 1863' (on the reverse)
oil on canvas
20 x 30 in. (50.8 x 76.2 cm.)

Sale room notice

Please note that that the building depicted is not Hurst Castle but Calshot Castle, at the base of Southampton Water.

Lot Essay

Terpsichore, was a 42-ton racing cutter built for Commander R.C. Tatnall, R.N., by T. Wanhill at Poole in 1863. During her maiden season, she took part in a notable race from Ryde to Cherbourg which was run in particularly wild weather and was to be the most notable match of 1863.

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