Nicholson Collection

Istria sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Istria sailing close-hauled, 1912. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom

The 205 ton J-class yacht Velsheda sailing close hauled, 1933
The 205 ton J-class yacht Velsheda sailing close-hauled, 1933. Velsheda was designed by Charles E Nicholson and built in 1933 for Woolworths founder William L Stephenson

The Girl with the Tattered Glove, 1909, (1935). Creator: William Nicholson
The Girl with the Tattered Glove, 1909, (1935). Woman with a rip in one of her leather gloves. The model was Lottie Stafford, a London laundress. Painting in The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge

Americas Cup challenger Shamrock IV sailing without topsail, 1914. Creator
Americas Cup challenger Shamrock IV sailing without topsail, 1914. Shamrock IV was a yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson. She was launched in June 1914

Hackfall, Yorkshire, c1809. Creator: Letitia Byrne
Hackfall, Yorkshire, c1809

Trivia, a 12 Metre class yacht sails close-hauled, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Trivia, a 12 Metre class yacht sails close-hauled, 1939. Trivia was designed by Charles Nicholson for Vernon W. MacAndrew. She achieved first in her class in 1937, her first season

The 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita, 1913. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and Mariquita by William Fife III. Mariquita is the only surviving 19-metre of the six that were built

Istria sailing downwind under spinnaker, viewed from stern, 1912
Istria sailing downwind under spinnaker, 1912. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom

The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1932. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing close-hauled, 1932. Astra was designed by Charles E Nicholson for Adam Moritimer Singer and was launched in 1928. It was converted to J-Class in 1931

Cricket Game. From Almanach de Douze Sports, 1898. Artist: Nicholson, Sir William
Cricket Game. From Almanach de Douze Sports, 1898. Private Collection

The Boxers, 1898, (1935). Creator: William Nicholson
The Boxers, 1898, (1935). Two men in a boxing ring. From " An Almanac Of Twelve Sports" by Rudyard Kipling. [William Heinemann, London, 1898]

Sarah Bernhardt, ca 1897. Creator: Nicholson, Sir William (1872-1949)
Sarah Bernhardt, ca 1897. Found in the collection of the Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

The Brown Veil (Portrait Of Mrs Harrington Mann), 1905. Creator: William Nicholson
The Brown Veil (Portrait Of Mrs Harrington Mann), 1905

The Silver Sunset, 1909-1910. Creator: William Nicholson
The Silver Sunset, 1909-1910

Pink Still Life With Jug, 1935-36. Creator: William Nicholson
Pink Still Life With Jug, 1935-36

The Pink Dress, 1935. Creator: William Nicholson
The Pink Dress, 1935

Mrs. E. J. Nicholson, The New Orleans Daily Picayune, from the American Editors series (N1
Mrs. E.J. Nicholson, The New Orleans Daily Picayune, from the American Editors series (N1) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

The Barmaid, 1888, (1946). Creator: William Nicholson
The Barmaid, 1888, (1946). The Painter as Illustrator. Illustration from W. Henleys " London Types", 1888. Published in " English Printed Books", by Francis Meynell

Nicholson Leading the Attack Through Delhi Streets, 1857, (1901). Delhi was besieged and captured by the British in 1857 during the Indian Mutiny

Roberts Finds Nicholson Mortally Wounded Under the Walls of Delhi, (1901). Creator
Roberts Finds Nicholson Mortally Wounded Under the Walls of Delhi, (1901). Delhi was besieged and captured by the British in 1857 during the Indian Mutiny

John Nicholson, 1851, (1901). Creator: Unknown
John Nicholson, 1851, (1901). Portrait of British soldier John Nicholson (1821-1857), who was a political officer in the frontier provinces of the British Empire in India

Hamlet, 1894. Artist: Nicholson, Sir William (1872-1949)
Hamlet, 1894. From a private collection

The Four-In-Hand, c1898, (1935). Creator: William Nicholson
The Four-In-Hand, c1898, (1935). From " An Almanac Of Twelve Sports" by Rudyard Kipling. [William Heinemann, London, 1898]. Published in " Modern Masterpieces", Part 8

Marriage A La Mode - Death of the Earl, 1745, (1830s). Creator: TE Nicholson
Marriage A La Mode - Death of the Earl, 1745, (1830s). Silvertongue has escorted the countess to the Turks Head bagnio. Her husband the Earl follows

The Big Five J Class yachts racing downwind, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Big Five J Class yachts racing downwind, 1934

The 161 ton schooner Amphitrite at anchor, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 161 ton schooner Amphitrite at anchor, 1922. Amphitrite was designed by Ben Nicholson and built in 1887

The racing yachts Astra and Endeavour, 1936. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The racing yachts Astra and Endeavour, 1936

The launch of Shamrock IV with H. M. S. Victory in the background, May 1914. Creator
The launch of Shamrock IV at Gosport with H.M.S. Victory in the background, May 1914. Shamrock IV was a yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson

The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing with spinnaker, 1932. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing with spinnaker, 1932. Astra was designed by Charles E Nicholson for Adam Moritimer Singer and was launched in 1928. It was converted to J-Class in 1931

Robin Hoods Bay, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Robin Hoods Bay, (c1900). Fisherfolk on the shore at Robin Hoods Bay near Whitby in North Yorkshire. Print after a watercolour made late 18th-early 19th century by Francis Nicholson

Francis Nicholson (1753-1844), (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Francis Nicholson (1753-1844), (c1900). Portrait of British landscape artist Francis Nicholson who worked in Yorkshire and London

Hexham Abbey, c1830. Creator: Byrne
Hexham Abbey, c1830. Interior of Hexham Abbey in Northumberland

William Nicholson Esq, (1812). Creator: T Blood
William Nicholson Esq, (1812). Portrait of scientist William Nicholson (1753-1815). Published in The European Magazine, September 1812

Moss Dale, Yorkshire, 1809. Creator: Letitia Byrne
Moss Dale, Yorkshire, 1809. Landscape with rocky outcrops and rushing water

The ketch Lady Camilla under sail, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The ketch Lady Camilla under sail, 1912. Lady Camilla, originally called Nyria, was designed as a cutter by Charles E. Nicholson and built in 1906. In 1912, under the ownership of Mr H

The racing cutters Istria and Mariska, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The racing cutters Istria and Mariska, 1912. Istria was designed by Charles Nicholson, Mariska was designed by William Fife

The ketch Lady Camilla sailing close-hauled, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The ketch Lady Camilla sailing close-hauled, 1912. Lady Camilla, originally called Nyria, was designed as a cutter by Charles E. Nicholson and built in 1906. In 1912, under the ownership of Mr H

The racing cutters The Lady Anne and Istria running downwind, 1912. Creator
The racing cutters The Lady Anne and Istria running downwind, 1912

The 3 mast auxiliary schooner Czarina. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 3 mast auxiliary schooner Czarina. Czarina was Benjamin Nicholsons largest auxiliary topsail schooner

The 19-metre cutter Norada sails close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre cutter Norada sails close-hauled, viewed from lee quarter, 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched 1911

The 19-metre cutter Norada sails in a following wind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre cutter Norada sails in a following wind, 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched 1911

The 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita racing close-hauled, 1913. Creator
The 19-metre class Norada & Mariquita racing close-hauled, 1913. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and Mariquita by William Fife III

The 19-metre cutter Norada sailing close reaching, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre cutter Norada sailing close reaching, 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1911

The 15 Metre class sailing yacht Paula III, heeling on windward leg, 1913. Creator
The 15 Metre class sailing yacht Paula III, heeling on windward leg, 1913. Paula III was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913

The Americas Cup challenger Endeavour, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Americas Cup challenger Endeavour, 1934. Endeavour was designed by Charles Nicholson and raced by T.O.M. Sopwith in the Americas Cup

The Americas Cup challenger Endeavour, 1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Americas Cup challenger Endeavour, 1935. Endeavour was designed by Charles Nicholson and raced by T.O.M. Sopwith in the Americas Cup

The schooners Margherita & Germania, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The schooners Margherita & Germania, 1913

A group of 15-metre class yachts: Pamela, Maudrey, Paula III & Istria, 1913
A group of 15-metre class yachts beating upwind: Pamela, Maudrey, Paula III & Istria, 1913. A total of twenty 15-metre yachts were built between 1907 and 1917

The 15 Metre Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1913. Pamela, designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913, was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast

The 15 Metre Istria sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre Istria sailing close-hauled, 1913. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom

The 15 Metre sailing yacht Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1913. Pamela, designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913, was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast

Sailing yacht Trivia running downwind under spinnaker, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Sailing yacht Trivia running downwind under spinnaker, 1939. Trivia was an International 12 Metre designed by Charles Nicholson

Magnificent group of 1st Class Races: Shamrock V, White Heather and Candida, 1930

The 15 Metre class sailing yacht Paula III, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre class sailing yacht Paula III, 1913. Paula III was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913

The gaff rigged 15 Metre yacht Paula III sailing close-hauled, 1915. Creator
The gaff rigged 15 Metre yacht Paula III sailing close-hauled, 1915. Paula III was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913

The 15 Metre Istria sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre Istria sailing close-hauled, 1914. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom

The 19-metre class Norada, Wendula & Mariquita racing close-hauled, 1911

The cutter racing yacht Terpsichore running downwind, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter racing yacht Terpsichore running downwind, 1922. Terpsichore was built in 1920 as a competitor to the Kings Britannia. It was later renamed Lulworth

The beautiful 15 Metre class sailing yacht Paula III, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The beautiful 15 Metre class sailing yacht Paula III, 1913. Paula III was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913

The 15 Metre class Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre class Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1913. Pamela, designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913, was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast

The 15 Metre class Pamela sailing close to the wind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre class Pamela sailing close to the wind, 1913. Pamela, designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913, was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast

The majestic 15 Metre class Pamela sailing with spinnaker, 1913. Pamela, designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913, was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast

The 12 Metre racing yachts Vim and Tomahawk, 1939. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 12 Metre racing yachts Vim and Tomahawk, 1939. Tomahawk was one of the large Twelves built just before the war. It was designed by Charles Nicholson and comissioned by the aviator Thomas Sopwith

The towering 10, 450 sq ft sail area of Shamrock IV, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The towering 10, 450 sq ft sail area of Shamrock IV, 1914. Shamrock IV was a yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson. She was launched in June 1914

The 15 Metre Paula III sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre Paula III sailing close-hauled, 1913. Paula III was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913

The 15 Metre sailing yacht Paula III in fine form, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre sailing yacht Paula III in fine form, 1913. Paula III was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913

The 19-metre cutter Norada sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre cutter Norada close-hauled, 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1911

Istria viewed from lee quarter, reaching, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Istria viewed from lee quarter, reaching, 1912. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom

Norada after launching, Portsmouth Harbour, 17th June 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Norada after launching, Portsmouth Harbour, 17th June 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched from the Camper & Nicholsons boat yard in Gosport

The 15 Metre sailing yacht Pamela searching for wind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre sailing yacht Pamela searching for wind, 1913. Pamela, designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913, was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast

The 12 Metre sailing yacht Westra racing on upwind leg, 1936. Westra, designed by Charles Nicholson, was the winning yacht in 1934 when she won 15 out of 35 races. She came second in 1935 and 1936

The majestic Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The majestic 15 Metre class Pamela sailing close-hauled, 1914. Pamela, designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1913, was fitted with the innovative Marconi topmast

After launch of Shamrock IV at Gosport with H. M. S. Victory in the background, May 1914
After launch of Shamrock IV at Gosport with H.M.S. Victory in the background, May 1914. Shamrock IV was a yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson

The launch of Shamrock IV at Gosport, May 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The launch of Shamrock IV at Gosport, May 1914. Shamrock IV was a yacht owned by Sir Thomas Lipton and designed by Charles Ernest Nicholson

Istria sailing downwind under spinnaker, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Istria sailing downwind under spinnaker, 1912. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom

The 19-metre Norada sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre Norada sailing close-hauled, 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1911

The 32 metre ketch Joyette running downwind, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 32 metre ketch Joyette running downwind, 1922. Joyette was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1907

The 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita sailing on a reach, 1913. Margherita was one of the fastest yachts designed by Charles E Nicholson

The 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita reaching, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita reaching, 1913. Margherita was one of the fastest yachts designed by Charles E Nicholson

A Good Start: The 19-metre class Norada, Wendula & Mariquita close-hauled, 1911
A Good Start:The 19-metre class Norada, Wendula (renamed Octavia ) & Mariquita close-hauled, 1911

The 19-metre cutter Norada sailing in gentle winds, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 19-metre cutter Norada sailing in gentle winds, 1911. Norada was designed by Charles Nicholson and launched in 1911

The 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita running under spinnaker, 1913. Creator
The 380 ton A Class schooner Margherita running under spinnaker, 1913. Margherita was one of the fastest yachts designed by Charles E Nicholson

Istria moored with dressing flags, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Istria moored with dressing flags, 1912. Istria, was designed by Charles Nicholson and originally owned by the architect Sir Charles Allom

The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing with spinnaker. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 23-metre cutter Astra sailing with spinnaker. Astra was designed by Charles E Nicholson for Adam Moritimer Singer and was launched in 1928. It was converted to J-Class in 1931

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