Pugilist Collection

Daniel Mendoza, engraved by Henry Kinsbury, 1789 (litho)
XJF377272 Daniel Mendoza, engraved by Henry Kinsbury, 1789 (litho) by Robineau, Charles Jean (d.c.1787) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jack Johnson on his Racing Motor Car
Arthur John Johnson, better known as Jack Johnson, the American heavyweight boxer, pictured in 1908. Johnson was the World Heavyweight Champion between 1908 and 1915

Richard Humphreys the Boxer, c. 1788 (oil on canvas)
5667210 Richard Humphreys the Boxer, c.1788 (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 141.6 x 112.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Battle Between Cribb and Molineaux, September 28, 1811, October 3, 1811. Cribbs second was John Gully and his bottle-holder Joe Ward

Minoan art. Greece. 16th century B. C. Fresco of boxing kids
Minoan art. Greece. 16th century B.C. Fresco of boxing kids. Fight between two teens provided with gloves and a belt. Painted stucco. Room B1 from Akrotiri (Thera). (1550-1500 BC)

John L. Sullivan (colour litho)
PNP379197 John L. Sullivan (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John L. Sullivan (1858-1918) American heavyweight champion;

Portrait of a Boxer, c. 1800 (oil on canvas)
5984050 Portrait of a Boxer, c.1800 (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Thomas Belcher, engraved by Charles Turner (1775-1857) (coloured litho)
BSA273455 Thomas Belcher, engraved by Charles Turner (1775-1857) (coloured litho) by Guest, Thomas Douglas (1781-c.1845) (after); 40x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Belcher (1783-1854)

Sketch cover, Georges Carpentier, 1914
Front cover of The Sketch magazine featuring the French boxer, Georges Carpentier (1894-1975), posed before his much-publicised fight against Gunboat Smith at Olympia in July 1914. Date: 1914

JOHN L. SULLIVAN (1858-1918). American heavyweight pugilist. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, 1883

Thomas Cribb, engraved by Anthony Molteno (fl. 1783-1830) (litho)
BSA273453 Thomas Cribb, engraved by Anthony Molteno (fl.1783-1830) (litho) by Guest, Thomas Douglas (1781-c.1845) (after); 53.5x68 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Deaf Burke, 1839, engraved by C. Hunt, published in 1839 (colour litho)
BSA273464 Deaf Burke, 1839, engraved by C. Hunt, published in 1839 (colour litho) by Meyer, Henry Hoppner (c.1782-1847) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cooper the Gipsy, engraved by P. Roberts, published 1822 (colour litho)
STC203620 Cooper the Gipsy, engraved by P. Roberts, published 1822 (colour litho) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

The Famous Battle Between Richard Humphreys and Daniel Mendoza, January 9th 1788, pub
3025368 The Famous Battle Between Richard Humphreys and Daniel Mendoza, January 9th 1788, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Introducing Georges Carpentier, 1921. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Introducing Georges Carpentier, 1921

Boxing Match For 200 Guineas, Betwixt Dutch Sam and Medley, Fought 31 May 1810, on Moulsey Hurst Near Hampton, June 5, 1810

Portrait of Richard Humphreys, engraved by J. Young (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF268674 Portrait of Richard Humphreys, engraved by J. Young (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Tom Kennedy and Joe Jeanette, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Tom Kennedy and Joe Jeanette, between c1910 and c1915.

Battling Mantell, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Battling Mantell, between c1910 and c1915. Shows boxer Battling (Barty) Mantell.

Cy. Smith, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Cy. Smith, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Cy Smith (also known as Kid Smith), a lightweight boxer.

Carl Morris, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Carl Morris, 1911. Shows heavyweight boxer Carl E. Morris (1887-1951).

Sailor Burke, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Sailor Burke, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Charles Prasser (also known as Sailor Burke), a New York City welterweight champion boxer.

Johnny Kilbane, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Johnny Kilbane, between c1910 and c1915.

Mrs. Edwards & Frl. Kussin [boxing], 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Edwards & Frl. Kussin [boxing], 1912. Shows Fraulein Kussin and Mrs. Edwards who had a boxing match on March 7, 1912.

Jimmy Clabby. Boxing, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Jimmy Clabby. Boxing, between c1910 and c1915.

Jim Flynn, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Jim Flynn, between c1910 and c1915. Shows boxer Jim Flynn (1879-1935) who was born Andrew Chiariglione.

Jack O'Brien, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Jack O'Brien, between c1910 and c1915.

Trainer Hayes; Warnes; Allen; Sec'y Calver; Spenceley; Parks; Erskine..., between c1910 and c1915
Trainer Hayes; Warnes; Allen; Sec'y Calver; Spenceley; Parks; Erskine; Murray Trainer, between c1910 and c1915. Shows British boxers including Rueben Charles "Rube"Warnes (1875-1961)

Warnes (Middleweight), between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Warnes (Middleweight), between c1910 and c1915. Shows Rueben Charles "Rube"Warnes (1875-1961), British middleweight boxer.

Tom Sharkey without shirt, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Tom Tom Sharkey without shirt, 1910.

Tommy Murphy in boxing pose, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Tommy Murphy in boxing pose, 1910.

Tommy Murphy in athletic trunks, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Tommy Murphy in athletic trunks, 1910.

Packy McFarland, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Packy McFarland, 1910.

Billie Papke, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Billie Papke, 1910.

Dynamism of the Human Body: Boxer, 1913. Creator: Umberto Boccioni
Dynamism of the Human Body: Boxer, 1913.

Johnny Lore, 12/6/12, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Johnny Lore, 12/6/12, 1912.

Bombardier Wells, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Bombardier Wells, 1912. Shows Bombardier Billy (William Thomas) Wells, English boxer, preparing in Rye, N.Y., for fight with Al Panzer.

Bombardier Wells, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Bombardier Wells, 1912. Shows Bombardier Billy (William Thomas) Wells, English boxer, preparing in Rye, N.Y., for fight with Al Panzer.

Bombardier Wells, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Bombardier Wells, 1912. Shows Bombardier Billy (William Thomas) Wells, English boxer, preparing in Rye, N.Y., for fight with Al Panzer.

Jim Flynn, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Jim Flynn, between c1910 and c1915. Shows boxer Jim Flynn (1879-1935) who was born Andrew Chiariglione.

Dan Daily, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Dan Daily, between c1910 and c1915.

Geo. Chip, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Geo. Chip, between c1910 and c1915. Shows middleweight boxer George Chip who was born George Chipulonis.

Bob Moha, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Bob Moha, between c1910 and c1915. Shows middleweight boxer Bob Moha (1890-1959) who was born Robert Mucha.

Eddie McGoorty, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Eddie McGoorty, between c1910 and c1915.

Bob Armstrong, Eddie McGoorty, Ed McMahon, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Bob Armstrong, Eddie McGoorty, Ed McMahon, 1912. Shows boxers Bob Armstrong (alias Bob Johnson) (1873-1933), Edwin Van Dusart (alias Eddie McGoorty) (1889-1929), and Ed McMahon.

Flynn's Camp Las Vegas N.M. - 1. Al Williams, 2. A.H. Balke, 3. Jim Flynn, 4. C...., 1911 or 1912
Flynn's Camp Las Vegas N.M. - 1. Al Williams, 2. A.H. Balke, 3. Jim Flynn, 4. C. Colman, 5. Jack Curley, 6. Joe Flynn, 7. C. O'Malley, 8. M.M. Padgett, 9. H. Elfeld, 1911 or 1912

Al Palzer, boxer, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Al Palzer, boxer, between c1910 and c1915.

Johnny Coulon, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Johnny Coulon, between c1910 and c1915. Shows bantam weight boxing champion of the world (1910-1914), Johnny Coulon (1889-1910).

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"Pugilist: A Journey Through the Fists of History" Step into the ring and witness the captivating world of pugilism, where warriors from different eras clashed in epic battles. From Billy The Rat Catcher to Daniel Mendoza, engraved by Henry Kinsbury in 1789, these fighters left an indelible mark on history. Picture Jack Johnson roaring down the racetrack on his Racing Motor Car, a symbol of his relentless pursuit for greatness. Feel the intensity as Richard Humphreys stares back at you from a canvas painted with determination and grit. Travel back to ancient Greece through Minoan art's fresco depicting boxing kids - a testament to this sport's timeless appeal. Admire Portrait of a Boxer from c. 1800; its oil-painted strokes capture both strength and vulnerability. Thomas Belcher stands immortalized in an engraving by Charles Turner - his colored litho showcasing his prowess within those four ropes. Georges Carpentier graces a sketch cover, reminding us of his impact on boxing during 1914. Witness Thomas Cribb's lithographed image by Anthony Molteno; it transports us to September 28th and October 3rd, 1811 when he battled against Molineaux in an unforgettable clash that captivated audiences worldwide. Immerse yourself further into history as Dutch Sam faces off against Medley for 200 Guineas on May 31st, 1810 - their fight etched forever in time. And let John L. Sullivan's lithograph by Currier and Ives transport you to America's golden age of heavyweight pugilism. In each snapshot lies a story waiting to be told – tales of courage, resilience, triumphs, and defeats that have shaped this noble sport throughout centuries. So step inside this gallery filled with legends who dared enter the squared circle – welcome to "Pugilist: A Journey Through the Fists of History.