oil on canvas
'For the 1901 series no less than three great American yachts were in competition to defend the Cup. The previous winner, Columbia, was still in contention with the great Charlie Barr at the helm, and two fine new vessels were built...Columbia still proved to be the superior boat overall and went on successfully to win the 1901 Cup races. Here the three contenders, from left to right: Constitution, Columbia, and Independence, are racing off Newport in the July 1901 trials.'