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Chelsea Regatta, 1863-68 (oil on canvas)
5938347 Chelsea Regatta, 1863-68 (oil on canvas) by Greaves, Walter (1846-1930); 91.8x191.7 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: The artist was formerly a Thames boatman. He recalled What with guns firing, bands playing and the immense crowd of people, Chelsea was pretty lively on...its annual Regatta. The race was rowed in heats...for a purse of sovereigns. The last Regatta was held in 1871, when the Embankment replaced the old waterfront. Greaves later became an associate of JAM Whistler, a sophisticated American painter based in London. The self-taught manner of The Chelsea Regatta pre-dates the influence of his famous mentor. He recalled To Mr Whistler a boat was always a tone; to us it was always a boat.'); © Manchester Art Gallery
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The print captures the vibrant atmosphere of the Chelsea Regatta, which took place between 1863 and 1868. Painted by Walter Greaves, a former Thames boatman turned artist, this oil on canvas artwork measures 91.8x191.7 cm and is housed in the Manchester Art Gallery in the UK. Greaves skillfully depicts the lively scene with guns firing, bands playing, and an immense crowd of people gathered along the waterfront. The annual regatta was a highly anticipated event where rowing races were held in heats for a purse of sovereigns. However, this tradition came to an end in 1871 when the Embankment replaced the old waterfront. Interestingly, Greaves later became an associate of JAM Whistler, a sophisticated American painter based in London. Despite their association, Greaves' self-taught style predates Whistler's influence on his work. In fact, he once recalled that while Whistler saw boats as tones or colors within his paintings, for him and his fellow boatmen-turned-artists like himself it was always just about capturing boats as they were. This piece provides us with a glimpse into both historical events and artistic influences during the late nineteenth century. It showcases not only Greaves' talent but also highlights how art can bridge different worlds - from being a boatman on Thames to becoming associated with renowned painters like Whistler.
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