Studies of the yacht 'Gazelle', Portsmouth, 1826

No. 5 of 73 (PAI0889 - PAI0961)

Drawing inscribed in the upper left 'Gazelle – Portsmouth/june 15 - 1826.'

Schetky exhibited a painting, 'The Gazelle Yacht and shipping off Cowes' at the Royal Academy in 1827, now in the National Maritime Museum’s collection (BHC3355). It seems probable that this drawing and PAI0892 are preparatory studies for this painting.

The cutter ‘Gazelle’ was built for a Mr Williams in 1821 who was a member of The Yacht Club, initially a dining club for gentlemen with a mutual interest in yachting. From 1833 the club became the Royal Yacht Squadron, with an emphasis on yacht racing.

Object Details

ID: PAI0893
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Schetky, John Christian
Vessels: Gazelle ca.1826 [British?]
Date made: 15 Jun 1826
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 170 x 278 mm
Parts: Album of marine sketches by John Christian Schetky, mainly Portsmouth, 1795-1863 (Album)