C1888

A Notable Australian Stream Views of the Champion Sculling Course on the Parramatta River, N.S.W.

Very rare engraving of the course for the world sculling title 1888 on the Parramatta River. 5 May 1888 With Beach out of the way, Hanlan challenged Kemp for the title and a £500 side bet. The race was won … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

A Notable Australian Stream Views of the Champion Sculling Course on the Parramatta River, N.S.W.

Date:

C1888

Artist:

Unknown

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Engraving.

Image Size: 

535mm 
x 370mm
AUTHENTICITY
A Notable Australian Stream Views of the Champion Sculling Course on the Parramatta River, N.S.W. - Antique Print from 1888

Genuine antique
dated:

1888

Description:

Very rare engraving of the course for the world sculling title 1888 on the Parramatta River.

5 May 1888 With Beach out of the way, Hanlan challenged Kemp for the title and a £500 side bet. The race was won by Kemp by four lengths.  

28 September 1888 After the earlier defeat, Hanlan challenged again for the title and another £500 side bet. This time the margin was 12 lengths. Kemp was at last the undisputed World Champion. 

Titles for the insets;
1. The Finishing Point, from “The Brothers.”
2. Near “The Brothers.”
3. “The Brothers,” from the River.
4. Kemp’s quarters.
5. Mortlake wharf and hotel-Hanlan’s training quarters.
6. Railway Bridge near the starting point.
7. View below “The Brothers.”
8. Searle’s quarters, Gladesville.
9. Curious Group of stones at Gladesville Point.

From the original edition of the Town and Country Journal.

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