Description

A port side view of the cutter yacht 'Cygnet' sailing away from the shore in the right. The yacht 'Xarifa' and H.M. brig 'Columbine' in the left background. Two men are on the deck of the 'Cygnet.' One man pushes the tiller while the other stands and directs. The yacht also flies a British naval ensign. Below the printed plate is the descriptive title and dedication to the Secretary and members of the Royal Cork Yacht Club.

On the reverse is an incomplete and quick graphite sketch of a vessel's hull, foremast, bowsprit, yards, and some faint indications of rigging.

Type

stamp

Location

recto, bottom left

Text

Clark Collection MIT

Type

graphite

Location

recto, bottom right

Text

about 1840

Type

graphite

Location

recto, bottom right

Text

11-47

Type

graphite

Location

verso, bottom right

Text

F142