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The Volante (engraving)
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The Volante (engraving)
729173 The Volante (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volante, Winner of the Royal Thames Yacht Club Grand Challenge Cup. From the Illustrated London News, 5 July 1851.); Look and Learn / Bernard Platman Antiquarian Collection
Media ID 23173654
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The Volante - A Triumph of Victorian Yachting
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. This 19th-century engraving, titled "The Volante" takes us back to a time when sailing was not only a leisurely pursuit but also a fiercely competitive sport. The image showcases the majestic yacht, winner of the prestigious Royal Thames Yacht Club Grand Challenge Cup in 1851. With its sleek design and billowing sails, The Volante epitomizes the grace and elegance of yachting during this era. Illustrated with meticulous detail by an English School artist for the renowned Illustrated London News, this print captures the essence of both social prestige and sporting excellence. As we delve into history through this remarkable artwork, we are transported to the banks of the River Thames where spectators eagerly watched these thrilling contests unfold. The competition between yachts from various European nations added an international flavor to these events, as seen in mentions of Germany and its proud seafaring culture. Through this engraving's intricate depiction of rigging and sail patterns, it becomes evident that yachting was not merely a pastime but rather a true test of skill and craftsmanship. This illustration serves as a testament to both human ingenuity in shipbuilding and our enduring fascination with waterborne pursuits. "The Volante" print is more than just an exquisite piece from Bernard Platman Antiquarian Collection; it offers us a glimpse into an era when sailing reigned supreme as both a symbol of status and fierce competition on Europe's waters.
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