Jack Broughton, The Boxer (ca. 1767)

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On display is the striking and vibrant painting "Jack Broughton, The Boxer" (circa 1767) by John Hamilton Mortimer. This artwork masterfully captures Jack Broughton, who was not only renowned as one of the foremost bare-knuckle boxers of the 18th century but also as a pioneering figure in the sport, having established some of its earliest rules.Mortimer's painting vividly portrays Broughton in a dynamic pose, emphasizing his physical prowess and readiness. Broughton appears poised and concentrated, fists clenched in a classical boxer’s stance. His muscular physique and intense gaze convey a blend of determination and readiness, suggesting the moment before a boxing match begins.The backdrop includes elements hinting at a juxtaposition of civility and the violence of boxing; discarded rich garments suggest the shedding of societal norms in favor of the raw and primal contest about to ensue.This artwork not only offers a visual representation of a significant figure in the history of boxing but also illustrates the drama and intensity of the sport, capturing a moment frozen in time, where athleticism and cultural history intersect gracefully.

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John Hamilton Mortimer was a British figure and landscape painter and printmaker, known for romantic paintings set in Italy, works depicting conversations, and works drawn in the 1770s portraying war scenes, similar to those of Salvator Rosa.

Mortimer became President of the Society of Artists in 1774, five years before his death at age 39.