Tom Cribb, Champion of England
George Hunt, English, active 1820 - 1845
after John Jackson, English, 1778 - 1831
1842
Hand colored engraving on wove paper
Impression: 15 1/4 × 11 3/4 in. (38.7 × 29.8 cm)
Frame: 27 1/2 × 23 in. (69.9 × 58.4 cm)
Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth: Purchased through the Julia L. Whittier Fund
PR.953.5
Geography
Place Made: England, United Kingdom, Europe
Period
19th century
Object Name
Research Area
Not on view
Inscriptions
Inscribed, in plate, lower left: DRAWN BY J. JACKSON, R.A.; center: London, Published May 10th 1842 by J. MOORE, 1 & 2 West Street Up.r St. Martins Lane / TOM CRIBB, / Champion of England. / Height 5 feet 10 In. 1/2. Weight 14 Stone, 3 lb.; right: ENGRAVED BY GEO. HUNT.
Provenance
Charles D. Childs (art dealer), Boston; sold to present collection, 1953.
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