Had colored lithograph depicting a starboard-side view of the cutter yacht 'Maria' in a race against the clipper yacht 'America' in New York Bay in 1851 after a Painting by JE Buttersworth. The 'Maria' defeated the 'America' in several races in the New York Harbor a month before the 'America' won the famous race around the Isle of Wight August 22, 1851. 'Maria' was the fastest sailing vessel of her day. She was designed by Robert L. Stevens in 1844 for his brother John Cox Stevens, the first Commodore of the New York Yacht Club. The dedication is at the bottom of the print. In the print, men work the rope on the deck of the 'Maria.' 'America' closely follows behind. In the foreground, men in a rowboat watch the race unfold.
Sheet Size: Height 19 1/2, Width 25. Inches
Frame Size: Height 29, Width 28 7/8, Inches
Condition: This untrimmed print is in remarkably fine condition. The image is crisp and void of defects. The hand coloring is very strong and not faded.
