The boxers arms [art original].

Description

Title: The boxers arms [art original].
Creator: Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, artist
Published / Created: [1819?]
Publication Place: England
Abstract: A shield with four quarterings: first quarter contains a pair of boxing gloves; the second quarter is drawn showing a man uncorking a bottle. The third and fourth quarters show different moments in a fight. Above the shield is a clenched hand surrounded by laurels, with two "Bottle-holders" supporting either side
Description: Image was used as the basis for a print published by George Humphrey in 1819: The Boxer's arms.
See Catalogue of political and personal satires, v. 9, 13395.
George Cruikshank, English graphic artist, 1792-1878.
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Extent: 1 drawing : sheet 380 x 266 mm
Language: English

Genre: Watercolors British 19th century
Ink drawings British 19th century
Graphite drawings British 19th century
Material: watercolor with pen and ink, pencil ; and wove paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Topic): Boxing
Coats of arms
Subjects: Boxing
Coats of arms
British > 19th century

Access: Public
Rights: The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Citation: George Cruikshank, The Boxers Arms. The Lewis Walpole Library, Yale University.