William Torgerson 
Yachts Racing on the Great Lakes
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American (fl.1873-1890)

Oil On Canvas Laid Down On Board Circa 1880
22 x 36 Inches 28 ½ x 42 ½ Inches Framed
Signed LR: Torgerson  
   

William Torgerson 
 
American (fl.1873-1890)
 
Yachts Racing on the Great Lakes
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Oil On Canvas Laid Down On Board Circa 1880
22 x 36 Inches 28 ½ x 42 ½ Inches Framed
Signed LR: Torgerson  
   

This work depicts three large sailing yachts, a sloop and two schooners, wearing the burgee of the Oconomowoc Yacht Club of Wisconsin. The three yachts, carrying all sail, are being trailed by one of the Great Lakes Excursion Steamers filled with spectators to view the race. Period views of the Great Lakes such as this are very hard to come by. For this reason works by Torgerson have been highly valued in the rare instances when they become available.
Illustrated: “Yachts on Canvas” by James Taylor, 1998, Page 98