Fisticuffs Collection

Holmes in a Fight / C20Th
THE ADVENTURE OF THE SOLITARY CYCLIST Holmes engages in fisticuffs against a slogging ruffian

Kangaroo Boxing
A female boxer exchanges fisticuffs with a kangaroo. Date: 1923

Description of a Boxing Match, 1812 (colour engraving)
CHT221626 Description of a Boxing Match, 1812 (colour engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright

Taylor and Cass engage in fisticuffs, 1848
1576708 Taylor and Cass engage in fisticuffs, 1848; (add.info.: Grand set to between rough and ready and Genal. Gas Zachary Taylor)

Fisticuffs
An advertisement illustration showing two smartly dressed men engaged in a fist fight, two women look on in fright. Date: circa 1939

Bare-knuckle boxing in the 19th century. Aka bare-knuckle, prizefighting, or fisticuffs
745839 Bare-knuckle boxing in the 19th century. Aka bare-knuckle, prizefighting, or fisticuffs, it was the original form of boxing

Fight at a Christmas Feast, Munich, 1874
476830 Fight at a Christmas Feast, Munich, 1874 by Sinding, Otto Ludvig (1842-1909); 96 x 85 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Slagsmal i et julegilde. ); Photo © O. Vaering

Plate 340. Boxing; Open Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950324 Plate 340. Boxing; Open Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.3x32.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Front page of Boxiana magazine, 1812 (litho)
PNP379609 Front page of Boxiana magazine, 1812 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: series of volumes of boxing articles written by Pierce Egan;)

Johnnys Fight with Cherry, from Drums by James W. Boyd (1888-1944), pub
STC311049 Johnnys Fight with Cherry, from Drums by James W. Boyd (1888-1944), pub. 1927 (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

Plate 332. Boxing; Cross-Buttocks (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950316 Plate 332. Boxing; Cross-Buttocks (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.5x29.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 334. Boxing; With Gloves (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950318 Plate 334. Boxing; With Gloves (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 29.4x25.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Jem Mace (litho)
PNP379612 Jem Mace (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jem Mace (1831-1910) last world champion under London Prize Ring rules;

Boxing in England, illustration from Costume Antico e Moderno
CHT221627 Boxing in England, illustration from Costume Antico e Moderno by Giulio Ferrario, published in Milan 1819 (coloured engraving) by Raineri

The Fall of the French Ministry, Scenes in the Chamber and in the Streets (litho)
1063920 The Fall of the French Ministry, Scenes in the Chamber and in the Streets (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fall of the French Ministry)

Plate 341. Boxing; Open Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950325 Plate 341. Boxing; Open Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.3x36.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 336. Boxing; Open Hand (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950320 Plate 336. Boxing; Open Hand (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.9x32.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

The Dog and Partridge, Manchester, 1819 (pen & ink and wash on paper)
CHL404787 The Dog and Partridge, Manchester, 1819 (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Barritt, Thomas (d.1820); 14.8x23 cm; Chethams Library, Manchester

Two men boxing, from the Animal Locomotion; series, c. 1881 (b / w photo)
473222 Two men boxing, from the Animal Locomotion; series, c.1881 (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; English, out of copyright

Fight in the servants quarters during a dance party, 19th century
6337312 Fight in the servants quarters during a dance party, 19th century by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); (add.info.: Fight in the servants quarters during a dance party)

Boy getting ready to fight a bully (colour litho)
5999901 Boy getting ready to fight a bully (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy getting ready to fight a bully)

Boxing in England, 1823 (colour engraving)
CHT221628 Boxing in England, 1823 (colour engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright

Plate 338. Boxing; Open Hand (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950322 Plate 338. Boxing; Open Hand (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.9x32.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 342. Boxing; Open Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950326 Plate 342. Boxing; Open Hand, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16.2x44.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 339. Boxing; Open Hand (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950323 Plate 339. Boxing; Open Hand (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17x43.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 337. Boxing; Open Hand (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950321 Plate 337. Boxing; Open Hand (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.1x44.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 335. Boxing; With Gloves (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950319 Plate 335. Boxing; With Gloves (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.7x31.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 333. Boxing; 53 Knocking 52 Down (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950317 Plate 333. Boxing; 53 Knocking 52 Down (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 25.4x25.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 331. Boxing; Stop for Cross-Buttocks (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950315 Plate 331. Boxing; Stop for Cross-Buttocks (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20.3x37.3 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Plate 330. Boxing; Cross-Counter (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950314 Plate 330. Boxing; Cross-Counter (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.8x31.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Plate 329. Boxing; (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950313 Plate 329. Boxing; (Shoes), 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17x45.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Bare-Knuckle Boxing In The 19Th Century. Aka Bare-Knuckle, Prizefighting, Or Fisticuffs, It Was The Original Form Of Boxing. From The Strand Magazine, Published 1896

Fist Fighter, Mid of the 19th cen Artist: Anonymous
Fist Fighter, Mid of the 19th cen.. From a private collection

Boys Play Fighting
Put em up! Two boys enjoy a game of fisticuffs in a garden or playground

Greenwich Pub
A free-and-easy at Greenwich during the Fair - romance for some, fisticuffs for others - and the dog makes a run for it. Date: 1839

French Cellar Cafe 1822
A Parisian Cafe d Enfer or Infernal Cellar, a low-life night-spot where the wine flows free but frolics are apt to end in fisticuffs

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"Fisticuffs: A Glimpse into the World of Boxing Through Time" Step back in time to the early 20th century, where legendary detective Sherlock Holmes found himself entangled in a thrilling fight. Fists clenched and adrenaline pumping, Holmes showcased his prowess amidst a sea of spectators. But boxing wasn't limited to humans alone; witness the peculiar spectacle of kangaroo boxing. These marsupials engaged in their own version of fisticuffs, hopping around with agility and delivering powerful punches that left audiences astounded. Travel further back to 1812 through a vivid description captured in a color engraving. The atmosphere is electric as two fighters engage in bare-knuckle boxing, an original form of this noble sport. This depiction takes us on a journey to an era when prizefighting was at its peak. The allure continued well into the 19th century, captivating enthusiasts worldwide. In Munich's Christmas Feast of 1874, fists flew amidst merriment and revelry—a testament to the enduring popularity of this age-old tradition. Delve deeper into history with Boxiana magazine from 1812—its front page lithograph showcasing the raw intensity that surrounded these bouts. It serves as a reminder that even then, boxing held immense fascination for both participants and spectators alike. One cannot discuss fisticuffs without mentioning Jem Mace—an iconic figure who left an indelible mark on this sport during his time. His lithograph immortalizes him as one who embodied strength and skill within the ring. From open-hand techniques depicted in Plate 340's collotype print to gloves-clad fighters illustrated in Plate 334's collotype print—boxing evolved over time while retaining its essence: fierce competition driven by passion and determination. Lastly, we encounter Johnny's Fight with Cherry—a scene painted by James W. Boyd capturing not only physical combat but also highlighting the emotional depth and personal struggles that often accompany these battles.