RYS 'Zoe'
British (English) School
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
1830 - 1869
Materials
Oil on canvas
Measurements
584 x 889 mm (23 x 35 in)
Order this imageCollection
Arlington Court, Devon
NT 988003
Summary
Oil painting on canvas, RYS 'Zoe', British (English) School, mid 19th century. The RYS (Royal Yacht Squadron) Zoe was the smaller schooner belonging to Sir Bruce Chichester, 2nd Bt (1842–1881) that preceded the Erminia which he bought in 1869. The schooner is seen in profile facing right moving out to sea in full sail. The sky is blue at uppermost with white cloud above the horizon.
Provenance
Bequeathed to the National Trust with Arlington Court by Miss Rosalie Chichester (1865 – 1949)
Credit line
Arlington Court, The Chichester Collection (National Trust)
Makers and roles
British (English) School, artist