ORIGINS 1926
A CENTENARY CELEBRATION OF GOLF HERITAGE
A Gentry Links Edition
Origins 1926 is the fourth volume in a five-book exploration of the evolution of the 'modern game' of golf through research of iconic golfing art.
Beginning with The Gentry Links Trilogy, published in 2023, the series traces the emergence of the 'modern game' from the middle of the 19th century to its coming of age in the early 20th century.
Origins 1926 explores the maturity of professional golf as it evolved in the United Kingdom, alongside the 'Golden Age' of professional golf in the United States. The fifth book, A Life's Two Nines, carries the story into the development of the global governance of golf.
Together, the five books form a continuing historical narrative, presented by GentryLinks Books Ltd.
The Painting
For many years, Anthony Oakshett's work as an artist has centred on the creation of historically researched paintings, bringing together individuals whose lives and achievements have shaped significant events.
In 1994, he created The Origins of the Ryder Cup, Wentworth, 1926, a large-scale composition commemorating an important moment in the development of international professional golf.
The painting was the product of extensive historical and artistic research. Each individual was carefully selected and portrayed, with particular attention to likeness, dress, setting and historical accuracy.
The original painting now hangs at the Wentworth Club.
More than thirty years after its creation, the artist is delighted to make this work available in a collection of signed, numbered, museum-quality, limited-edition prints.
The accompanying book, Origins 1926, by Alastair Loudon, provides the historical interpretation of the painting and the remarkable generation of golfers it portrays.
About the Artist - Anthony Oakshett
Anthony Oakshett is a British artist whose work includes portraiture, historical compositions, miniatures and large-scale paintings.
His commissions have included works for The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews and major historical subjects beyond golf, including paintings associated with the House of Lords.
A distinctive feature of his work is the combination of traditional artistic craftsmanship with extensive historical research.
The Origins of the Ryder Cup, Wentworth, 1926 was among his most ambitious historical compositions.
Anthony commissioned Prudence Cuming Associates Ltd. of London, specialists in fine art photography, to produce a high-resolution digital reproduction of his original painting, enabling the creation of a limited edition of exceptional quality.
The Companion Book
The companion book, Origins 1926, by Alastair Loudon, provides the historical context for Anthony Oakshett's remarkable painting.
Through research into the lives and achievements of the individuals portrayed, the book explores the development of professional golf in Britain during the early twentieth century, its relationship with the 'Golden Age' of American golf, and the circumstances surrounding the historic meeting at Wentworth in 1926.
Illustrated with historical photographs and original research, the book brings to life the personalities and events that marked a defining period in the maturity of the modern game.
The book is currently only available with the limited edition prints.
The Limited Editions
To mark the centenary of the historic meeting at Wentworth in 1926, Anthony has created an exclusive collection of limited-edition fine art prints.
Two sizes are available:
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Collectors Edition: Size A: 43.2× 80 cms; Price £750
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Cabinet Edition: Size B: 61 × 113 cms; Price £1,250
The prices exclude taxes and P&P which will be added at checkout.
Only 250 signed editions will be produced in each size.
Invitation
Anthony invites golf clubs, collectors and institutions an opportunity to acquire an exceptional work of historical golfing art, accompanied by the research that brings its subjects and their achievements to life.
For further information, availability and ordering arrangements, please contact Anthony by the attached link.
