Title
Portrait of Harold Stirling Vanderbilt
Creator
Date
1939
Description
An oil on canvas portrait of Harold Stirling Vanderbilt at the wheel of the "Ranger", 1939 (French, 1939) by Bernard Boutet de Monvel (French, 1884-1949). The wheel at which Mr. Vanderbilt stands was used on three Cup defenders: 'Enterprise' in 1930, on 'Rainbow' in 1934, and on 'Ranger' in 1937. Note duralumin bending boom behind Mr. Vanderbilt and stenciling on mainsail: 'No. 1, 1930'. this sail was made for 'Enterprise' in 1930 and used 87 times in four seasons.
Cultural Origin
France
Medium
Oil
Extent
148 x 121.9 x 7 cm (58 1/4 x 48 x 2 3/4
Collection
Source
Bequest of Harold S. Vanderbilt, 1979.
Identifier
PSNC.200
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