Hic victor caestus artemq[ue] repono [graphic].

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Title: Hic victor caestus artemq[ue] repono [graphic].
Contributor: Gravelot, Hubert François, 1699-1773, artist.
Published / Created: [approximately 1742]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: publisher not identified
Abstract: A proposed ticket design for Broughton's Amphitheatre, Hanway Street, London, showing two pugilists in action, bare-chested and with fists raised
Description: Title from text in banner at bottom of image.
A proposed ticket design for Broughton's Amphitheatre, Hanway Street, London.
Cf. "Broughton & Slack" in: Graphic illustrations of Hogarth, from pictures, drawings, and scarce prints in the possession of Samuel Ireland, author of this work. London : R. Faulder, 1794-1799, v. 2, p. 120.
Annotated on verso by W.S. Lewis: Fulbrigg, May '57 (ticket proposed for Broughton's Amphitheatre) (Wm Windham) ca 1742.
Ms. note in unidentified hand: Broughton's amphitheatre was opened 10 March 1743.
Provenance: Gift of R.W. Ketton-Cremer; May 1957;
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 11.1 x 12.0 cm, on sheet 13 x 16 cm
Language: English

Genre: Tickets
Etchings England London 1742
Material: etching ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Broughton, Jack, 1704-1789,
Subject (Topic): Boxing
Boxers (Sports)
Subjects: Broughton, Jack, 1704-1789
Boxing
Boxers (Sports)
England > London > 1742

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