Professions & Trades · 19th century
€ 220
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scans carefully.
Antique Vanity Fair Print 'H. Searle' Professional Champion Sculler of the World – 1889
This is an original Vanity Fair lithograph dated September 7, 1889, featuring Henry Ernest Searle, the professional champion sculler of the world. Illustrated by the famed caricaturist Leslie Ward, known as "Spy," this print captures Searle in a dynamic walking pose, dressed smartly in a double-breasted suit and hat, with a sculling oar in hand, symbolizing his sporting prowess. Searle was a celebrated figure in the world of competitive rowing, having gained international recognition for his achievements on the water.
Published by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd., this caricature is one of Vanity Fair’s celebrated sports figures, combining artistic humor with historical documentation. The lithograph is a perfect representation of the late Victorian era’s fascination with athletics and the figures who excelled in them.
This artwork is ideal for collectors of Vanity Fair prints, rowing enthusiasts, or anyone interested in the history of competitive sports. It serves as a striking decorative piece that reflects both historical importance and visual appeal.
