Thomas Dutton after N. M. Condy.

The Cutter Yacht "Cynthia", 50 tons (from the original picture in the possession of John Wicks Esq.) Dedicated by permission to the Commodore & Members of the R. T. Y. C. by their obliged and humble servants Mess.rs Fores.

19 x 15 inches

A terrific, maritime scene depicting the Cynthia winning the "£50 Purse" at Torbay in August 1849, ahead of Musquito (far left) and Heroine. Cynthia was built in Poole on the south coast in the April of 1849 so it would have been thrilling to see a yacht of such new design winning this race only 4 months later.

Thomas Goldsworthy Dutton was born in 1819 and lived until 1891. During his lifetime he became one of the most successful and talented marine artists and lithographers of his generation. His work captures the essence of maritime life in nineteenth century England. Cynthia is one of a series of yachting prints that were commissioned by The Royal Thames Yacht Club.