Slack. Broughton. J. Figg [graphic]

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Title: Slack. Broughton. J. Figg [graphic]
Contributor: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, attributed name.
Published / Created: 1750?]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: publisher not identified
Abstract: On the right, J. Figg stands with his right hand on a back-sword and his left hand on his hip; he watches Slack (left) and Broughton (center) as they box
Description: Title from names etched on lower margin below each figure.
Date based on the fight between the two boxers 11 April 1750 in which Slack defeated Broughton. See Paulson, R. Hogarth's graphic works (3rd ed.), p. 150.
Not Hogarth.
Mounted on laid paper with penciled framed: sheet 287 x 194 mm.
Provenance: Maggs; December 1963.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 85 x 126 mm
Language: English

Genre: Etchings England London 1750
Material: etching ;
Subject (Name): Broughton, Jack, 1704-1789.
Figg, James, -1734.
Slack, Jack, fl. 1750.
Subject (Topic): Boxing
Subjects: Broughton, Jack, 1704-1789
Figg, James, -1734
Slack, Jack, fl. 1750
Boxing
England > London > 1750

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