William Beach, Champion Oarsman of the World, from the Champions of Games and Sports series (N184, Type 1) issued by W.S. Kimball & Co. by W.S. Kimball & Co.

William Beach, Champion Oarsman of the World, from the Champions of Games and Sports series (N184, Type 1) issued by W.S. Kimball & Co. 1887

drawing, print

drawing

print

oil painting

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

coffee painting

men

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

watercolour illustration

athlete

portrait art

watercolor

fine art portrait

This 1887 lithograph by W.S. Kimball & Co. is part of a series of trading cards featuring "Champions of Games and Sports". The card depicts William Beach, a champion oarsman, in a close-up portrait with a smaller scene below showing him rowing in a boat. This card is an example of the growing popularity of sports in the late 19th century. The use of lithography and the inclusion of a sports figure make this a prime example of 19th-century Americana.