Canvas Print : English Prizefighters
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
English Prizefighters
A pair of bruisers slug it out with their bare fists while a genteel crowd watches the action
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 618640
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10087201
1840 Action Bare Boxing Fists Genteel Knuckles Pair Slug Spectators Watches
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring the captivating image "English Prizefighters" from Mary Evans Picture Library. This vintage print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time with a gripping scene of two determined boxers locked in a fierce battle. The raw power and intensity of their bare-knuckle fight is contrasted by the genteel crowd, their fascinated expressions adding to the intrigue. Our high-quality canvas prints bring this historical moment to life, making it a unique and engaging addition to any space. Experience the thrill of the past with Media Storehouse Canvas Prints.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Bloody Contest: English Prizefighters Engage in Bare-Knuckle Boxing, Circa 1840" In this evocative photograph from the annals of English sports history, two bruised and determined prizefighters square off in a brutal display of bare-knuckle boxing. The year is circa 1840, and the scene unfolds in a dimly lit, makeshift arena, where the raw energy of the moment is palpable. The air is thick with anticipation, as the crowd, a curious mix of genteel onlookers and working-class spectators, watches intently from the sidelines. The prizefighters, their faces etched with the marks of past battles, exchange fierce glances before the referee calls them to action. With a primal roar, they charge towards each other, their fists flying in a flurry of punches. The crowd leans in, their collective breath held, as the fighters connect with bone-crunching force. The sound of flesh meeting flesh echoes through the room, a testament to the raw power and determination on display. Despite the violence, the atmosphere remains surprisingly civil. The genteel spectators, clad in their finest attire, maintain a veneer of decorum, their eyes wide with fascination and excitement. The working-class crowd, meanwhile, cheers and jeers, their voices rising and falling with the ebb and flow of the fight. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, when the thrill of competition and the allure of danger drew people together in a shared experience. It serves as a reminder of the enduring appeal of boxing, a sport that has captivated audiences for generations. And yet, as the fighters continue their brutal dance, one cannot help but wonder if the price of admission was worth the cost.
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