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Benjie, 1894. Creator: Day & Son
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Benjie, 1894. Creator: Day & Son
Benjie, 1894. Portrait of oarsman Hugh Benjamin Cotton (1871-1895), president of the Oxford University Boat Club, wearing a jumper with his initials on it. Cotton died of lung illness a year after the portrait was made. Published in Vanity Fair, 15 March 1894
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Media ID 18096913
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Chromolithograph Cotton Day And Son Drawl Initial Initials Jumper Leslie Leslie Matthew Ward Leslie Ward Oars Oarsman Oxford University Rower Rowing Shorts Sir Leslie Sir Leslie Matthew Sir Leslie Matthew Ward Sir Leslie Ward Sports Sportsman Sportsmen University Vanity Fair Vincent Vincent Brooks Ward
Benjie, 1894 - A Glimpse into the Life of a Prominent Oarsman
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. This chromolithograph print, titled "Benjie, 1894" offers a poignant snapshot of Hugh Benjamin Cotton (1871-1895), an esteemed figure in British rowing history. The portrait was skillfully created by Day & Son and published in Vanity Fair on March 15th, 1894. In this striking image, we see Cotton proudly donning his Oxford University Boat Club jumper adorned with his initials. His confident gaze and athletic physique reflect his dedication to the sport that defined him. As president of the club during this time, he held a prestigious position within the rowing community. Tragically, just one year after this portrait was made, Cotton succumbed to lung illness at the tender age of twenty-four. This somber fact lends an air of melancholy to an otherwise vibrant depiction. The artist behind this lithograph is Sir Leslie Matthew Ward (1851-1922), also known as Spy due to his famous caricatures featured in Vanity Fair. Ward's attention to detail brings out every nuance of Cotton's character and captures the spirit of athleticism that defined him. As we admire this historical artwork today, it serves as both a celebration of Cotton's achievements and a reminder of life's fragility. It allows us to glimpse into a bygone era when sportsmanship and dedication were revered values among university students like Hugh Benjamin Cotton –
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