A striking view of Richmond [graphic]

Description

Title: A striking view of Richmond [graphic]
Creator: Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, printmaker
Contributor: Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, publisher.
Published / Created: [March 1810]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Robert Dighton
Abstract: "Bill Richmond, the black pugilist, stands directed to the right, left leg advanced, fists raised. He is stripped to the waist, wearing a spotted handkerchief for belt, with neat breeches, stockings, and tied shoes."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark on top and bottom.
Although born into slavery in New York, he lived most his life in England.
Leaf 17 in an album with the spine title: Characatures by Dighton.
Watermark, trimmed: [E]dmeads 1808.
Provenance: Sold at Dominic Winter Auctions, 9 October 2020, lot 502, purchased through Jarndyce; October 2020.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 31.1 x 25.5 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English