Pugilist Collection (#5)

Tom Sayers (engraving)
983270 Tom Sayers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Sayers. Illustration for Pugilistica The History of British Boxing by Henry Downes Miles)

Harry Broome, Champion, From a Print by Moore (engraving)
983268 Harry Broome, Champion, From a Print by Moore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harry Broome, Champion, From a Print by Moore)

Sayers and Heenan, 17 April 1860 (engraving)
983260 Sayers and Heenan, 17 April 1860 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sayers and Heenan, 17 April 1860)

Alec Reid (engraving)
983258 Alec Reid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alec Reid. Illustration for Pugilistica The History of British Boxing by Henry Downes Miles)

Dan Donnelly, Champion of Ireland, From a Miniature by George Sharples (engraving)
983251 Dan Donnelly, Champion of Ireland, From a Miniature by George Sharples (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dan Donnelly, Champion of Ireland)

Thomas Hickman, "The Gas Man"(engraving)
983250 Thomas Hickman, " The Gas Man" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Hickman, " The Gas Man")

John Palmer, "Jack Scroggins", From a Portrait by G Sharples, 1819 (engraving)
983240 John Palmer, " Jack Scroggins", From a Portrait by G Sharples, 1819 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Palmer)

Samuel Elias, "Dutch Sam", 1801-1814 (engraving)
983229 Samuel Elias, " Dutch Sam", 1801-1814 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Elias, " Dutch Sam", 1801-1814)

George Taylor, 1734-1758, From a Print published in 1740 (engraving)
983216 George Taylor, 1734-1758, From a Print published in 1740 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Taylor, 1734-1758)

John Morrissey, from a contemporary print (colour litho)
PNP379605 John Morrissey, from a contemporary print (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Punch cartoon: John Morley, English Liberal politician (engraving)
6034984 Punch cartoon: John Morley, English Liberal politician (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: John Morley (1838-1923)

The Close of the Battle or the Champion Triumphant, published 1811 (colour litho)
STC203617 The Close of the Battle or the Champion Triumphant, published 1811 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

John L. Sullivan (sepia photo)
STC306710 John L. Sullivan (sepia photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John L)

Hoyles the Spider Champion of the Feather Weights
BON85443 Hoyles the Spider Champion of the Feather Weights by Clark, A. (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Chronophotograph of Movements of a Boxer, c. 1890 (lantern slide)
1197675 Chronophotograph of Movements of a Boxer, c.1890 (lantern slide) by Marey, Etienne Jules (1830-1904); 7x7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Marey)

Recent Discoveries of Submerged and Buried Statuary at Cerigotto and Pompeii (b / w photo)
1593489 Recent Discoveries of Submerged and Buried Statuary at Cerigotto and Pompeii (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Boxing Match, (pen and ink and watercolour)
824123 The Boxing Match, (pen and ink and watercolour) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 18.2x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boxing Match. Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)

Salutat, 1898 (oil on canvas)
3949584 Salutat, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Eakins, Thomas Cowperthwait (1844-1916); 127x101.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Boxing Match Between Cribb (1781-1848) and Molineaux (d
PER205352 Boxing Match Between Cribb (1781-1848) and Molineaux (d.1818) at Thistleton Gap, Rutland, 1811 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English

Boxing Match Between Thomas Johnson and Isaac Perrins, engraved by T
PER205349 Boxing Match Between Thomas Johnson and Isaac Perrins, engraved by T. Grozer, 1789 (coloured engraving) by Metz, Conrad Martin (1749-1827); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Tom Cannon, "The Great Gun of Windsor", From a Portrait by Wageman (engraving)
983254 Tom Cannon, " The Great Gun of Windsor", From a Portrait by Wageman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Cannon)

Thomas Winter, Spring, Champion, From a Drawing by George Sharples in 1822 (engraving)
983244 Thomas Winter, Spring, Champion, From a Drawing by George Sharples in 1822 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Winter, Spring, Champion)

First Fight of Spring and Langan, on Worcester Race Course, 24 January 1824 (engraving)
983243 First Fight of Spring and Langan, on Worcester Race Course, 24 January 1824 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Fight of Spring and Langan)

Mr John Jackson, 1798, From an original Painting in possession of Sir Henry Smythe, Baronet (engraving)
983222 Mr John Jackson, 1798, From an original Painting in possession of Sir Henry Smythe, Baronet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr John Jackson)

Tom King, Champion, 1863, From a Photograph (engraving)
983272 Tom King, Champion, 1863, From a Photograph (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom King, Champion, 1863, From a Photograph)

Tom Paddock, From a Photograph by Watkins (engraving)
983267 Tom Paddock, From a Photograph by Watkins (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Paddock, From a Photograph by Watkins)

Tom Gaynor, "The Bath Carpenter"(engraving)
983257 Tom Gaynor, " The Bath Carpenter" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Gaynor, " The Bath Carpenter")

Joshua Hudson, From a Miniature by T Cooper (engraving)
983255 Joshua Hudson, From a Miniature by T Cooper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joshua Hudson, From a Miniature by T Cooper)

Peter Crawley, at the Age of 27, From a Portrait by Wyvill (engraving)
983253 Peter Crawley, at the Age of 27, From a Portrait by Wyvill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter Crawley, at the Age of 27)

Bill Neat (engraving)
983249 Bill Neat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bill Neat. Illustration for Pugilistica The History of British Boxing by Henry Downes Miles)

George Cooper (engraving)
983235 George Cooper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Cooper. Illustration for Pugilistica The History of British Boxing by Henry Downes Miles)

Bill Richmond, From a Portrait by Hillman, 1812 (engraving)
983234 Bill Richmond, From a Portrait by Hillman, 1812 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bill Richmond, From a Portrait by Hillman, 1812)

Thomas Molineaux, From a Drawing by George Sharples (engraving)
983233 Thomas Molineaux, From a Drawing by George Sharples (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Molineaux, From a Drawing by George Sharples)

Hen (or Henry) Pearce, Champion, "The Game Chicken", From a Drawing by Reeves, of Bristol, 1805 (engraving)
983227 Hen (or Henry) Pearce, Champion, " The Game Chicken", From a Drawing by Reeves, of Bristol, 1805 (engraving) by English School

Jack Slack, of Bristol, the Conqueror of Broughton, From a Bust sculptured by Sivier (engraving)
983218 Jack Slack, of Bristol, the Conqueror of Broughton, From a Bust sculptured by Sivier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Slack, of Bristol)

The Boxer (Elwood Mc Closkey), DECEMBER 14, 1900. Creator: Samuel Murray
The Boxer (Elwood Mc Closkey), DECEMBER 14, 1900

Ticket for World Heavyweight Championship fight of Sonny Liston vs
Green narrow ticket for the World Heavyweight Championship between African-American boxers Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali). Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr

Arms of a Boxer, 1916. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Arms of a Boxer, 1916

Preliminaries, 1916. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Preliminaries, 1916

Counted Out, second stone, 1921. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Counted Out, second stone, 1921

Introducing the Champion, 1916. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Introducing the Champion, 1916

A Knockout, 1921. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
A Knockout, 1921

A Stag at Sharkey s, 1917. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
A Stag at Sharkey s, 1917

Introductions, 1921. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Introductions, 1921

Introducing John L. Sullivan, 1916. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Introducing John L. Sullivan, 1916

Between Rounds, large, first stone, 1916. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Between Rounds, large, first stone, 1916

The White Hope, 1921. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
The White Hope, 1921

Counted Out, first stone, 1921. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Counted Out, first stone, 1921

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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.