Pugilists Collection

Poster for Englands Glory Matches
Strike out foreign competition by buying Englands Glory Matches: advertisement featuring a boxing match taking place on a ring made of match boxes between British and German pugilists

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

A Prize Fight
A characteristic scene at a prize fight - we haven t been able to identify the two fighters, but no doubt they are well-known pugilists of the day

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

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

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

Javier Ochoa Maurice Dériaz Madrid Cup 1912
Wrestlers Javier Ochoa, left, (1885 - 1949) and Maurice Deriaz, right, (1885 - 1974) during the Madrid Cup, 1912. From Mundo Grafico, published 1912

Boys fighting (coloured engraving)
5198803 Boys fighting (coloured engraving) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys fighting. Unidentified print.); © Look and Learn

A fight in the forties at Fleusss Arch (engraving)
5210936 A fight in the forties at Fleusss Arch (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fight in the forties at Fleusss Arch)

Decoration on an ox cart depicting Muay Thai (paint on wood)
LIT389999 Decoration on an ox cart depicting Muay Thai (paint on wood) by Thai School; (add.info.: Muay Thai is a form of Thai boxing; ); Photo © Luca Tettoni

The Human Figure in Motion: Pugilists, Boxing (b / w photo)
6010158 The Human Figure in Motion: Pugilists, Boxing (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pugilists, Boxing)

Ned Painter, of Norwich, From a Drawing by George Sharples, 1824 (engraving)
983247 Ned Painter, of Norwich, From a Drawing by George Sharples, 1824 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ned Painter, of Norwich)

John Langan, Irish Champion (engraving)
983246 John Langan, Irish Champion (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Langan, Irish Champion)

Jack Randall, "The Nonpareil", From a Miniature by G Sharples (engraving)
983237 Jack Randall, " The Nonpareil", From a Miniature by G Sharples (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Randall)

Third Fight between Daniel Mendoza and George Humphries, at Doncaster, 29 September 1790
983221 Third Fight between Daniel Mendoza and George Humphries, at Doncaster, 29 September 1790, From an original Picture (engraving) by English School

Buckhorse, John Smith, 1732-1746, After an Etching by William Hogarth (engraving)
983219 Buckhorse, John Smith, 1732-1746, After an Etching by William Hogarth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buckhorse, John Smith, 1732-1746)

A "Fistic Encounter. "(engraving)
1092818 A " Fistic Encounter." (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A " Fistic Encounter." Illustration for Wonders of Bodily Strength)

Etruscan boxers
LLM456899 Etruscan boxers by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Etruscan boxers. Illustration for Storia de Costume dei Popoli by Paolo Lorenzini (Nerbini)

Cover of Le Petit Journal featuring the Fight between Carpentier and Dempsey
CHT293615 Cover of Le Petit Journal featuring the Fight between Carpentier and Dempsey, 1921 (colour litho) by French School

Skeleton of death aiming a dart at an officer in battle
Skeleton of death aiming a dart at an officer leading his troops in battle. Death and the Warrior. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Joshua Gleadah after an illustration by Benedictus Antonio Van

Gladiators, from Antique Rome engraved by Labrousse
STC255234 Gladiators, from Antique Rome engraved by Labrousse, published 1796 (coloured aquatint) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

The Human Figure in Motion: Pugilists, Boxing (b / w photo)
6010159 The Human Figure in Motion: Pugilists, Boxing (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pugilists, Boxing)

The Ring, Rules (coloured engraving)
BSA273432 The Ring, Rules (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); 62x51 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; 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

Congressional pugilists: Griswold and Lyon, at Congress Hall, Philadelphia, PA
1078599 Congressional pugilists: Griswold and Lyon, at Congress Hall, Philadelphia, PA, 1798 (etching) by American School, (18th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Harry Orme (engraving)
983266 Harry Orme (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harry Orme. Illustration for Pugilistica The History of British Boxing by Henry Downes Miles)

Nat Langham, From a Painting by Williams (engraving)
983265 Nat Langham, From a Painting by Williams (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nat Langham, From a Painting by Williams)

William Perry, "The Tipton Slasher"(engraving)
983264 William Perry, " The Tipton Slasher" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Perry, " The Tipton Slasher")

James Burke, "The Deaf un"(engraving)
983263 James Burke, " The Deaf un" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Burke, " The Deaf un")

Benjamin Caunt, Champion, 1842 (engraving)
983262 Benjamin Caunt, Champion, 1842 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Caunt, Champion, 1842)

Dick Curtis, "The Pet"(engraving)
983259 Dick Curtis, " The Pet" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dick Curtis, " The Pet")

Samuel Evans, "Young Dutch Sam"(engraving)
983256 Samuel Evans, " Young Dutch Sam" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Evans, " Young Dutch Sam")

Jem Ward, Champion, From a Painting by Patten, 1826 (engraving)
983252 Jem Ward, Champion, From a Painting by Patten, 1826 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jem Ward, Champion, From a Painting by Patten, 1826)

Tom Oliver, From a Drawing by Wageman (engraving)
983248 Tom Oliver, From a Drawing by Wageman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Oliver, From a Drawing by Wageman)

Tom Springs Monument in Norwood Cemetery (engraving)
983245 Tom Springs Monument in Norwood Cemetery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Springs Monument in Norwood Cemetery)

George Nicholls, From a Drawing by G Sharples (engraving)
983242 George Nicholls, From a Drawing by G Sharples (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Nicholls, From a Drawing by G Sharples)

Captain Robert Barclay, Allardyce of Ury, From a Miniature, 1798, Aetatis 19 (engraving)
983241 Captain Robert Barclay, Allardyce of Ury, From a Miniature, 1798, Aetatis 19 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Robert Barclay)

Cribbs Monument in Woolwich Churchyard (engraving)
983232 Cribbs Monument in Woolwich Churchyard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cribbs Monument in Woolwich Churchyard)

John Gully, Esquire, MR, From a Miniature by Hudson, 1815 (engraving)
983228 John Gully, Esquire, MR, From a Miniature by Hudson, 1815 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Gully, Esquire, MR, From a Miniature by Hudson)

James Belcher, of Bristol, Champion of England, 1798-1809 (engraving)
983225 James Belcher, of Bristol, Champion of England, 1798-1809 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Belcher, of Bristol, Champion of England)

Tom Owen, 1820, From a Portrait by George Sharples (engraving)
983224 Tom Owen, 1820, From a Portrait by George Sharples (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Owen, 1820, From a Portrait by George Sharples)

James Fig, Champion, From Sir James Thornhills Portrait, 1732 (engraving)
983214 James Fig, Champion, From Sir James Thornhills Portrait, 1732 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Fig, Champion)

Southwark Fair (engraving)
983213 Southwark Fair (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southwark Fair. Illustration for Pugilistica The History of British Boxing by Henry Downes Miles)

Punch cartoon: Athletics - an alternative to the boxing glove (engraving)
6034776 Punch cartoon: Athletics - an alternative to the boxing glove (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

The Boxing-Match (colour litho)
6013941 The Boxing-Match (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boxing-Match)

The Championship of the School (b / w photo)
6004337 The Championship of the School (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Championship of the School)

William Thompson, "Bendigo", of Nottingham (engraving)
983261 William Thompson, " Bendigo", of Nottingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Thompson, " Bendigo", of Nottingham)

Tom Shelton, From a Drawing by G Sharples, 1821 (engraving)
983236 Tom Shelton, From a Drawing by G Sharples, 1821 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Shelton, From a Drawing by G Sharples, 1821)

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"Pugilists: A Glimpse into the Fierce World of Boxing Through Art" Step into the ring and witness the raw power and intensity of pugilism through a captivating collection of artworks. The poster for England's Glory Matches sets the stage, inviting spectators to experience thrilling bouts that have become legendary in history. Richard Humphreys, immortalized in oil on canvas, stands as a symbol of strength and determination. His portrait from 1788 captures his unwavering spirit as he prepares for battle. In "A Prize Fight, " another masterpiece in oils, we are transported to an era where honor was earned with every punch thrown. The famous clash between Richard Humphreys and Daniel Mendoza comes alive through a vividly illustrated publication from January 9th, 1788. This historic encounter forever etched their names into boxing folklore. Jack Johnson, accompanied by his first wife, emerges as an iconic figure who shattered racial barriers within the sport. His triumph at the world boxing championship is beautifully depicted in Le Petit Journal's illustration from July 17th, 1910—a testament to resilience against adversity. Even youth engage in combat; boys fighting captured in colored engraving reveal how this ancient art form transcends age boundaries. Meanwhile, an engraving titled "A fight in the forties at Fleusss Arch" takes us back to a time when boxing captivated audiences across generations. Muay Thai finds its place among these pugilistic depictions—an ox cart adorned with painted wood showcases its cultural significance beyond borders. It reminds us that martial arts hold deep roots worldwide. "The Human Figure in Motion: Pugilists" freezes intense moments within black-and-white photography—each frame capturing fighters' agility and grace amidst chaos inside the squared circle. Lastly, Ned Painter's engraved image by George Sharples transports us to Norwich circa 1824—a tribute to local heroes whose stories echo through time.