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Pugilist Collection (#7)

"Pugilist: A Journey Through the Fists of History" Step into the ring and witness the captivating world of pugilism

Background imagePugilist Collection: The Champion Was Lying Inert On His Back. From The Book Buffalo Jim By William Hatfield Published

The Champion Was Lying Inert On His Back. From The Book Buffalo Jim By William Hatfield Published Circa 1930 s

Background imagePugilist Collection: The Boxers from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836. Creator: John Thompson

The Boxers from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836. Creator: John Thompson
The Boxers from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836

Background imagePugilist Collection: Boxing, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Boxing, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Background imagePugilist Collection: The last bare-knuckle fight, Farnborough, Hampshire, 17th April 1860 (1951)

The last bare-knuckle fight, Farnborough, Hampshire, 17th April 1860 (1951). Contest between the English David, Tom Sayers, and the American Goliath, Heenan

Background imagePugilist Collection: James Figg, prize fighter, c19th century. Artist: R Graves

James Figg, prize fighter, c19th century. Artist: R Graves
James Figg, prize fighter, c19th century

Background imagePugilist Collection: Bare-knuckle boxing, c18th century

Bare-knuckle boxing, c18th century

Background imagePugilist Collection: St George and the Dragon and Mademoiselle Riposting, 1789

St George and the Dragon and Mademoiselle Riposting, 1789. Charles-Genevieve-Louis-Auguste-Andre-Timothee Eon de Beaumont (1728-1810)

Background imagePugilist Collection: The Royal Academy, 1786

The Royal Academy, 1786. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

Background imagePugilist Collection: The bruising match, 1730

The bruising match, 1730. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

Background imagePugilist Collection: December - Boxing Day, 19th century. Artist: George Cruikshank

December - Boxing Day, 19th century. Artist: George Cruikshank
December - Boxing Day, 19th century

Background imagePugilist Collection: Phorbas, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier

Phorbas, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Phorbas, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imagePugilist Collection: Both Members of This Club, 1909. Artist: George Wesley Bellows

Both Members of This Club, 1909. Artist: George Wesley Bellows
Both Members of This Club, 1909. Inspired by fights at Tom Sharkeys Athletic Club in New York. At the time, public boxing matches were illegal in the city

Background imagePugilist Collection: Mr. Bright offers to give satisfaction to the Liberal Party, 1858

Mr. Bright offers to give satisfaction to the Liberal Party, 1858. Mr John Bright (on the left) had made a speech at Manchester in which he forcefully reiterated his well-known views on the subjects

Background imagePugilist Collection: Greek boxer. Early 3rd century. Bust. Marble. Carlsberg Gly

Greek boxer. Early 3rd century. Bust. Marble. Carlsberg Gly
Greek boxer. Early 3rd century. Bust. Marble. From Athens. Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imagePugilist Collection: Pat O Keefe, WW1

Pat O Keefe, WW1
British boxer and Middle Weight boxing champion of England, Pat O Keefe (1183-1960) pictured after joining the 1st Surrey Rifles and assisting the training of troops at Camberwell in 1915. Date: 1915

Background imagePugilist Collection: Billy Edwards Pugilist World Champions Second Series

Billy Edwards Pugilist World Champions Second Series
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Background imagePugilist Collection: Jimmy Carroll Pugilist World Champions Series 1

Jimmy Carroll Pugilist World Champions Series 1
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Background imagePugilist Collection: Charlie Mitchell Pugilist World Champions Series 1

Charlie Mitchell Pugilist World Champions Series 1
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Background imagePugilist Collection: George La Blanche Pugilist World Champions Second Series

George La Blanche Pugilist World Champions Second Series
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Background imagePugilist Collection: Jem Smith Pugilist World Champions Series 1 N28

Jem Smith Pugilist World Champions Series 1 N28
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Background imagePugilist Collection: Billy Edwards Pugilist World Champions Series 2

Billy Edwards Pugilist World Champions Series 2
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Background imagePugilist Collection: Patsey Duffy Pugilist World Champions Series 2

Patsey Duffy Pugilist World Champions Series 2
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Background imagePugilist Collection: Patsey Kerrigan Pugilist World Champions Second Series

Patsey Kerrigan Pugilist World Champions Second Series
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Background imagePugilist Collection: Johnny Murphy Pugilist World Champions Series 2

Johnny Murphy Pugilist World Champions Series 2
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Background imagePugilist Collection: Jack McGee Pugilist World Champions Series 2

Jack McGee Pugilist World Champions Series 2
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Background imagePugilist Collection: Frank Murphy Pugilist World Champions Second Series

Frank Murphy Pugilist World Champions Second Series
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Background imagePugilist Collection: Jake Kilrain Pugilist World Champions Series 1

Jake Kilrain Pugilist World Champions Series 1
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Background imagePugilist Collection: Jack Havlin Pugilist World Champions Second Series

Jack Havlin Pugilist World Champions Second Series
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Background imagePugilist Collection: Joe Lannon Pugilist World Champions Series 1

Joe Lannon Pugilist World Champions Series 1
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Background imagePugilist Collection: Johnny Murphy Pugilist World Champions Second Series

Johnny Murphy Pugilist World Champions Second Series
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Background imagePugilist Collection: John L Sullivan Pugilist World Champions Series 1

John L Sullivan Pugilist World Champions Series 1
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Background imagePugilist Collection: Frank Murphy Pugilist World Champions Series 2

Frank Murphy Pugilist World Champions Series 2
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Background imagePugilist Collection: Jack Havlin Pugilist World Champions Series 2

Jack Havlin Pugilist World Champions Series 2
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Background imagePugilist Collection: George La Blanche Pugilist World Champions Series 2

George La Blanche Pugilist World Champions Series 2
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Background imagePugilist Collection: Jimmy Carney Pugilist World Champions Series 1

Jimmy Carney Pugilist World Champions Series 1
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Background imagePugilist Collection: Patsey Kerrigan Pugilist World Champions Series 2

Patsey Kerrigan Pugilist World Champions Series 2
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Background imagePugilist Collection: Ike Weir Pugilist World Champions Series 1 N28

Ike Weir Pugilist World Champions Series 1 N28
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Background imagePugilist Collection: Jack Dempsey Pugilist World Champions Series 1

Jack Dempsey Pugilist World Champions Series 1
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Background imagePugilist Collection: Patsey Duffy Pugilist World Champions Second Series

Patsey Duffy Pugilist World Champions Second Series
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Background imagePugilist Collection: Jack McGee Pugilist World Champions Second Series

Jack McGee Pugilist World Champions Second Series
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Background imagePugilist Collection: Jack McAuliffe Pugilist World Champions Series 1

Jack McAuliffe Pugilist World Champions Series 1
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Background imagePugilist Collection: JOE LOUIS (1914-1981). American heavyweight champion boxer. Photograph, 1938

JOE LOUIS (1914-1981). American heavyweight champion boxer. Photograph, 1938

Background imagePugilist Collection: GENE TUNNEY (1898-1978). American pugilist. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1934

GENE TUNNEY (1898-1978). American pugilist. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1934

Background imagePugilist Collection: The Butchers Triumph, or Waterman in the Dumps, 1750 (engraving)

The Butchers Triumph, or Waterman in the Dumps, 1750 (engraving)
XJF863043 The Butchers Triumph, or Waterman in the Dumps, 1750 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePugilist Collection: Sparring, 1817 (etching)

Sparring, 1817 (etching)
XJF377293 Sparring, 1817 (etching) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dedicated to the Fancy; ); English, out of copyright

Background imagePugilist Collection: James Belcher (engraving)

James Belcher (engraving)
XJF377279 James Belcher (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Belcher (1781-1811) known as Jem, English prize-fighter; ); English, out of copyright

Background imagePugilist Collection: John Broughton (mezzotint)

John Broughton (mezzotint)
XJF377298 John Broughton (mezzotint) by Ellys, John (c.1700-57) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Broughton (c.1704-89), known as Jack

Background imagePugilist Collection: Bill Neat, engraved by Percy Roberts (engraving)

Bill Neat, engraved by Percy Roberts (engraving)
XJF377291 Bill Neat, engraved by Percy Roberts (engraving) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bill Neat (1791-1858) English boxer; ); English, out of copyright



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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.