Dry Docks, Southampton |  Hunterian Art Gallery (46932) | |
| Number: | 302 | |
| Date: | 1887 | |
| Medium: | etching and drypoint | |
| Size: | 67 x 178 mm | |
| Signed: | butterfly at lower left | |
| Inscribed: | no | |
| Set/Publication: | no | |
| No. of States: | 2 | |
| Known impressions: | 9 | |
| Catalogues: | K.322; M.317; W.240 | |
| Impressions taken from this plate (9) | ||
Dry Docks, Southampton dates from 23 July 1887.
The fiftieth anniversary of the coronation of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) was celebrated in 1887. Jubilee celebrations included a Naval Review at Spithead on 23 July. The Times gave a full account of the Naval Review. 1
Whistler as President of the Society of British Artists was invited to attend. During the day he made twelve etchings, the 'Jubilee Set', as well as pencil sketches and watercolours.
Whistler as President of the Society of British Artists was invited to attend. During the day he made twelve etchings, the 'Jubilee Set', as well as pencil sketches and watercolours.
1: 'The Jubilee Naval Review', The Times, London, 25 July 1887, p. 7.