Ship’s Cook

Ship's Cook captures Charles Masson, the renowned chef behind New York's celebrated La Grenouille restaurant, working his culinary magic aboard the elegant yacht Ondine during the legendary Newport to Bermuda race of the 1970s. Slim Aarons photographed this remarkable scene where high-seas racing meets haute cuisine, as Masson prepares an elaborate feast while Sumner (Huey) Long's vessel cuts through Atlantic waters. The photograph reveals that extraordinary moment when maritime adventure and refined gastronomy converged on the open ocean, capturing the spirit of an era where sailing regattas became floating celebrations of sophistication and style.

This print transforms your space into a portal to that bygone world of elegant leisure and nautical achievement, where Ship's Cook becomes more than decoration. Your dining room, study, or living area gains the magnetism of yacht racing's golden age, sparking conversations about the intersection of sport, cuisine, and the refined pursuit of adventure. Guests discover themselves drawn to this window into a time when luxury meant experiencing life's finest pleasures while racing across open waters, where a master chef could create memorable moments in the most unlikely of galleys.

Available in photo lustre or matte finish, professionally framed in black, white, or natural wood. Slim Aarons possessed an unparalleled ability to capture the essence of sophisticated leisure, and this print invites that same spirit of extraordinary living into your home. Bring the glamour of nautical adventure and culinary excellence to your walls today.