"New Breeze" by New Zealand artist Jim Bolland, giclee on canvas

“NEW BREEZE” by New Zealand artist JIM BOLLAND.

Nathaniel Herreshoff designed the huge 1903 America’s Cup defender RELIANCE that defeated the British challenger SHAMROCK III 3-nil.

This portrait of the giant yacht; the largest ever to compete in the ‘Cup; portrays a critical moment toward the closing stages of the second race when fickle winds had allowed SHAMROCK to close within the defenders handicap. When the wind settled in to a steady direction and increased in pressure; spinnakers were hoisted and RELIANCE powered away to victory.

Giclee print on canvas; signed lr by the artist; artist proof #10. Custom pine frame measuring 31 1/2 X 39 inches overall.