Bare Knuckle Collection

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

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)

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)

Description of a Boxing Match, 1812 (colour engraving)
CHT221626 Description of a Boxing Match, 1812 (colour engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright

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

Ceramic, The Boxer Tom Cribb: in canary breeches

English bare-knuckle boxers prize-fighting in a field, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico
FLO4623061 English bare-knuckle boxers prize-fighting in a field, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

Bare-knuckle boxing in the 19th century. Aka bare-knuckle, prizefighting, or fisticuffs
745839 Bare-knuckle boxing in the 19th century. Aka bare-knuckle, prizefighting, or fisticuffs, it was the original form of boxing

John L. Sullivan v. Jake Kilrain at Richburg, Mississippi on 18th July, 1889 (b / w photo)
PNP379614 John L. Sullivan v. Jake Kilrain at Richburg, Mississippi on 18th July, 1889 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Bendigo (aquatint)
BSA273467 Bendigo (aquatint) by Hunt, Charles (Snr.) (1803-77); 55x68 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: William Thompson (known as Bendigo) (1811-80); ); eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English

Isaac Bitton, engraved by P. Roberts, published 1822 (colour litho)
STC203619 Isaac Bitton, engraved by P. Roberts, published 1822 (colour litho) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Illustration from The Life of a Sportsman, 1842 (colour litho)
619509 Illustration from The Life of a Sportsman, 1842 (colour litho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Pugilists, plate 31 from The History of the Nations (aquatint)
STC105291 Pugilists, plate 31 from The History of the Nations (aquatint) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Thomas Belcher, 1810-11 (oil on canvas)
MHW264029 Thomas Belcher, 1810-11 (oil on canvas) by Guest, Thomas Douglas (1781-c.1845); 74.9x69.8 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

English bare-knuckle boxers prize-fighting in a field, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

The Bust of Tom Sayers; a Self-portrait, c. 1913-15 (oil on canvas)
1272507 The Bust of Tom Sayers; a Self-portrait, c.1913-15 (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 61x50.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Thomas Cribb, Champion of England, from the painting by De Wild, 1811 (engraving)
2562177 Thomas Cribb, Champion of England, from the painting by De Wild, 1811 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Cribb (1781 - 1848)

Bare-knuckle boxing
3780922 Bare-knuckle boxing by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info.: Bare-knuckle boxing. Engraving by Henry Alken British artist 12 October 1785 - 7 April 1851)

Portrait of Tom Molineaux (coloured engraving)
604949 Portrait of Tom Molineaux (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of bare-knuckle boxer Tom Molineaux, holding a boxing pose)

James J. Corbett (litho)
PNP379619 James J. Corbett (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Corbett ( Gentleman Jim ) (1866-1933) world heavyweight champion from 1892-97;

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)

The great prize-fight between Morrissey and the Benicia Boy at Long Point
1144569 The great prize-fight between Morrissey and the Benicia Boy at Long Point, Canada West - the commencement of the fight, pub

Georges Carpentier seen here in training for his bout against Ted (Kid) Lewis 8th May 1922

Bare-Knuckle Boxing In The 19Th Century. Aka Bare-Knuckle, Prizefighting, Or Fisticuffs, It Was The Original Form Of Boxing. From The Strand Magazine, Published 1896

The Bruiser Bruis d, Or, the Knowing-Ones Taken-in, 1750 (engraving)
XJF400608 The Bruiser Bruis d, Or, the Knowing-Ones Taken-in, 1750 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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

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

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

Boxing match between Thomas Futrell and John Jackson, June 9th 1788 (etching)
XJF377289 Boxing match between Thomas Futrell and John Jackson, June 9th 1788 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: the match between Thomas)

Thomas Belcher, engraved by Charles Turner, 1814 (engraving)
XJF377290 Thomas Belcher, engraved by Charles Turner, 1814 (engraving) by Sharples, George (c.1787-1849) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Gulley (engraving)
XJF377278 John Gulley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Gulley (1783-1863)

Andrew Gamble (engraving)
XJF377274 Andrew Gamble (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andrew Gamble, Irish bareknuckle boxer; ); English, out of copyright

Paddington Tom Jones (engraving)
XJF377275 Paddington Tom Jones (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paddington Tom Jones (1766-1833)

Tom Cribb (engraving)
XJF377265 Tom Cribb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Cribb (1781-1848) English boxing champion; ); English, out of copyright

John Broughton (engraving)
XJF377264 John Broughton (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Broughton (c.1704-89), sometimes called Jack

Boxing Match Between Daniel Mendoza and Richard Humphreys, 29th September 1790 (etching)
XJF377263 Boxing Match Between Daniel Mendoza and Richard Humphreys, 29th September 1790 (etching) by Ryley, Charles Reuben (c.1752-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Famous Battle Between Richard Humphreys and Daniel Mendoza, January 9th 1788
XJF377260 The Famous Battle Between Richard Humphreys and Daniel Mendoza, January 9th 1788 (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1860. The Undecided Political Prize Fight. Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas battling for the presidency in 1860, as Southern Democratic candidate John C

PETER JACKSON (1861-1901). Australian boxer. Photograph, c1894

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"Bare-Knuckle: The Art of Raw Power and Unyielding Determination" Step back in time to the exhilarating world of bare-knuckle boxing, where true warriors emerged from the shadows. In Richard Humphreys' captivating portrait, painted circa 1788, we witness a glimpse into the fierce spirit that defined this brutal sport. With every brushstroke, Humphreys immortalizes the essence of a boxer's unwavering dedication. Moving forward to another masterpiece from around 1800, "Portrait of a Boxer" captures the intensity etched on his face as he prepares for battle. This oil on canvas piece serves as a testament to both physical prowess and mental fortitude required within this unforgiving arena. Thomas Belcher's colored lithograph engraved by Charles Turner showcases an iconic figure who left an indelible mark on bare-knuckle history. Thomas Cribb's presence radiates strength and resilience through every line drawn with precision. The lithograph depicting Thomas Cribb is just one example of how these fighters were celebrated even beyond their time in the ring. Published in 1822, it immortalizes Cooper the Gipsy’s legacy – a testament to his undeniable impact on bare-knuckle boxing. One cannot discuss this era without mentioning legendary battles such as Richard Humphreys against Daniel Mendoza in January 1788. A historic event forever captured through vivid imagery published at that time – reminding us all of their extraordinary feats inside those ropes. Ceramic art also played its part in preserving these moments; "The Boxer Tom Cribb: in canary breeches, " stands tall as an artistic homage to one man's triumphs amidst adversity. Bare-knuckle boxing was not merely about brute force but rather embodied skillful technique intertwined with sheer determination. It was during this period that fisticuffs became synonymous with raw courage and unyielding spirit.