Breezy Collection

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

Seaside boating scene
A couple push out their small motor boat into an estuary at the mouth of a small coastal river. This looks like a southern Norfolk or North Suffolk coastal view as the terns swoop overhead

Irish Coastline Scene
A breezy day on the beach at Howth, near Dublin : James Joyce lived somewhere near here for a while

French Riviera / J Simont
Le Touquet: sunbathers by the swimming pool

The yawl Wendur sailing close-hauled, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The yawl Wendur sailing close-hauled, 1913. Wendur was built by D & W Henderson & Co. Glasgow in 1883

The 6 Metre Womba II running downwind, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Womba II running downwind, 1913

The cutter Shamrock beating upwind. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Shamrock beating upwind. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup

The 6 Metre class Lanka, Wamba and Stella racing on reaching leg, 1914

The Lady Anne making waves in a good breeze, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Lady Anne making waves in a good breeze, 1912. The Lady Anne, designed by William Fife III was launched in 1912. The Lady Anne was restored in 1999 by Fairlie Restorations

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

Myth / Lady Godiva
Lady Godiva rides through Coventry, keeping her promise to Leofric the Earl of Mercia. The Earl had agreed to lift exactions on his tenants, in return for her breezy ride

View from the artist's studio (right window), around 1805/1806. Creator: Caspar David Friedrich
View from the artist's studio (right window), around 1805/1806

A Breezy Day: Howth Head, early 20th century, (c1930). Creator: William Newenham Montague Orpen
A Breezy Day: Howth Head, early 20th century, (c1930). Woman looking out to the Irish Sea at Howth Head, a peninsula on the east coast of Ireland

The 179 ton cutter White Heather sailing close-hauled, 1924. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 179 ton cutter White Heather sailing close-hauled, 1924

The 6 Metre Cheetal (L21) sailing upwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 6 Metre Cheetal (L21) sailing upwind, 1911

The cutter Shamrock beating to windward. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The cutter Shamrock beating to windward. Shamrock, designed by William Fife, was Sir Thomas Liptons first (1899) challenger to the Americas Cup

On Walberswick Pier, c1887, (c1915). Artist: Philip Wilson Steer
On Walberswick Pier, c1887, (c1915). From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Lulworth Cove, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Lulworth Cove, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Bending palm with sunburst

The 6 Metre class Maid Marion (K22) sailing close-hauled, 1921

Mediterranean Sailing Boats, 1923. Artist: Paul Signac
Mediterranean Sailing Boats, 1923. From Modern French Painters, by Jan Gordon. [John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London, 1923]

A Breezy Day
A landscape oil painting of an old sherpherd with his wife, and a large flock of sheep on a field, with active windmills visible in the background. Date: circa 1919

Mending the Net, 1892 (oil on canvas)
823053 Mending the Net, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Dessar, Louis Paul (1867-1952); 98x79.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mending the Net. Louis Paul Dessar (1867-1952). Oil on canvas

A Nymph, 1901 (oil on canvas)
651191 A Nymph, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Bisson, Edouard (1856-1939); 55.5x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Edouard Bisson (1856-1939) Signed and dated 1901); Photo © Christie's Images

Ocean waves
Wei (David) Dai

Portrait of Dona Maria Mercedes de Alvear, 1921 (oil on canvas)
1772159 Portrait of Dona Maria Mercedes de Alvear, 1921 (oil on canvas) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937); 122x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Light Breeze, Biot, Provence, (oil on canvas)
1199628 A Light Breeze, Biot, Provence, (oil on canvas) by Glehn, Wilfred Gabriel de (1870-1951); 54.6x69.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Open Window, Gausdal, 1891 (oil on canvas)
5917552 Open Window, Gausdal, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Sohlberg, Harald Oscar (1869-1935); Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Summer Day at Viksfjorden, Larvik, 1918 (oil on canvas)
5917548 Summer Day at Viksfjorden, Larvik, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Sohlberg, Harald Oscar (1869-1935); 50.5x65.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Willow by the River; Saule au bord de la riviere, c. 1891 (oil on canvas)
1196055 Willow by the River; Saule au bord de la riviere, c. 1891 (oil on canvas) by Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-94); 65.2x54 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Ophelia, (pencil, pen and black ink and brown wash, on paper)
1199574 Ophelia, (pencil, pen and black ink and brown wash, on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 22.3x17.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Woman with a Ribbon, c. 1902-1903 (oil on canvas, carved and gilded frame)
1195106 Woman with a Ribbon, c. 1902-1903 (oil on canvas, carved and gilded frame) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 38.1x83.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Czech

A Breezy Day, 1908 (oil on canvas)
650563 A Breezy Day, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Curran, Charles Courtney (1861-1942); 76.5x76.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Breezy Day. Charles Courtney Curran (1861-1942)

Among the Laurel Blossoms, 1914 (oil on canvas)
985479 Among the Laurel Blossoms, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Curran, Charles Courtney (1861-1942); 76.2x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Among the Laurel Blossoms)

Comic postcard, Boy and girl walking on a windy day Date: 20th century

Weather Report - Illustrated - Breezy, A green-faced sickly-looking Gent seated by a ships rail is less than happy at the attentions of a rosy-cheeked rotund fellow passenger whos breezy countenance

Boat Excursion to Heligoland - a small archipelago in the North Sea. A part of the German state of Schleswig-Holstein since 1890. Date: 1967

A Tropical Breeze, Nassau, 1889-90 (watercolour on paper)
985217 A Tropical Breeze, Nassau, 1889-90 (watercolour on paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 37.5x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tropical Breeze, Nassau. Winslow Homer (1836-1910)

New York Public Library (oil on canvas)
1767659 New York Public Library (oil on canvas) by Cooper, Colin Campbell (1856-1937); 73.7x92.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: New York Public Library. Colin Campbell Cooper (1856-1937)

Detail of an important skirt or petticoat of crimson silk said to have been embroidered
1767229 Detail of an important skirt or petticoat of crimson silk said to have been embroidered by Mary, Queen of Scots for Queen Elizabeth I while she was captive at Hardwick (silk)

Light and Variable 1931
Humorous illustration showing a young woman perched on top of a weather vane, her short skirt revealing a lace garter from her breezy vantage point. Date: 1931

A breezy day on the beach, Pesaro, Italy, with rougher waves than usual. Date: 1930s

Boats on the River Waal, 1650s (oil on canvas)
BI88623 Boats on the River Waal, 1650s (oil on canvas) by Capelle or Cappelle, Jan van de (1624-79); 71x63.5 cm; The Henry Barber Trust, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts

The West Wind (oil on canvas)
3744511 The West Wind (oil on canvas) by Kiddier, William (1859-1934); 84x96 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; British

A November Breeze. 1870

Cartoon, A High Wind -- Return oh my love. Date: circa 1840s

Cartoon, Pleasures of the Sea Side - Nice Breeze for a Sail, Sir! Date: circa 1840s

Breezy (chromolitho)
1051937 Breezy (chromolitho) by Hare, St. George (1857-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Breezy. Illustration for The Graphic, Summer Number 1899.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

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"Breezy: A Journey Through Time and Seas" Step aboard the magnificent 205-ton J-class yacht Velsheda as she gracefully sails close hauled in 1933, her billowing sails catching the wind with effortless elegance. Immerse yourself in a seaside boating scene, where laughter mingles with the sound of waves crashing against the shore. The air is filled with an invigorating breeze that whispers tales of adventure and freedom. Embark on a voyage along the enchanting Irish coastline, where rugged cliffs meet rolling green hills. Feel the salty spray on your face as you navigate through pristine waters, guided by nature's own compass. Transport yourself to the glamorous French Riviera, captured beautifully by J Simont. Picture vibrant yachts dancing on azure waters under a sky painted with hues of gold and pink – a true paradise for those seeking sun-kissed days and breezy nights. Marvel at the craftsmanship of Kirk & Sons of Cowes as their yawl Wendur glides effortlessly while sailing close-hauled in 1913. Witness history unfold before your eyes as this masterpiece defies time itself. Experience exhilaration like never before aboard Womba II, a sleek 6 Metre yacht racing downwind in 1913. Adrenaline courses through your veins as you ride alongside these daring sailors who embrace every gusty challenge thrown their way. Witness Shamrock, another creation from Kirk & Sons of Cowes, fiercely beating upwind. Her powerful cutter rig cuts through choppy seas like a knife through butter – an inspiring sight that embodies determination and resilience. Join Lanka, Wamba, and Stella in an intense race on reaching leg during 1914's glory days. These majestic vessels compete fiercely yet harmoniously amidst breathtaking scenery – showcasing both skillful navigation and camaraderie among sailors. Unleash your imagination into mythical realms where Lady Godiva rides fearlessly against all odds.