Vesta off the Needles (from New York to England)
Artist
James Edward Buttersworth
(American, 1817 - 1894)
CultureAmerican
Date1866
MediumOil on canvas
DimensionsOverall, Frame: 27 1/2 x 39 7/8 in. (69.9 x 101.3 cm)
Credit LinePromised gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Batten
Object numberL2010.1.6
Not on view
DescriptionOil on canvas painting depicting 2 boats and a lighthouse in the background.Label TextJames Edward Buttersworth American, 1817—1894 Vesta off the Needles (from New York to England), 1866 Oil on canvas Born in England, James Edward Buttersworth enjoyed a career as America’s leading maritime artist of the late nineteenth century. Here, he has captured the thrilling conclusion of a transatlantic race as the yacht Vesta passes the Needles, a famous rock formation off the coast of the Isle of Wight in the English Channel. Despite its fleet appearance, Vesta lost the race to the speedy Henrietta, which made the crossing in just under fourteen days. Promised gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Batten L2010.1.6 Exhibition History"American Masterpieces from the Batten Collection," Gallery 220, Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, Va., January 26 - July 31, 2011. "B is for Buttersworth, F is for Forgery: Solve a Maritime Art Mystery," The Mariners' Museum, October 25, 2014 - April 26, 2015.
James Edward Buttersworth
1871
