A knock-out, first state

A knock-out, first state

Item Information

Title:
A knock-out, first state
Title (alt.):
A knock-out
A knockout
Incident of the ring
Description:
The idea for this lithograph was based on a much valued drawing done many years before. Very few prints of this stone were made. (Bellows) / The four related lithographs that center on the vulnerable fighter at the base of a compositional pyramid present the same hypothetical problem. This print is the only horizontal treatment. "The Last Count" (M. 93) and the two stones of "Counted Out" (M. 94, 95) are vertical compositions. The aggressive victor is in combat with the referee in a pose structured with great similarity to "A Stag at Sharkey's" (M. 46). The downed fighter is temporarily ignored. (Mason)
Artist:
Bellows, George, 1882-1925
Printer:
Brown, Bolton, 1864-1936
Name on Item:
Geo Bellows E.S.B. ; Bolton Brown - imp.
Date:
1921
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Lithographs
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
George Bellows (1882-1925). Prints and Drawings
Subjects:
Boxing
Boxers (Sports)
Sports spectators
Victories
Extent:
1 print : lithograph ; sheet 50 x 61 cm
Permalink:
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Notes:
Title from Mason catalogue raisonné.
Alternative titles from Bellows and Mason catalogues raisonnés and item.
Mason: M. 92; Bellows: B. 78
Additional information accompanying item: "GB" beneath hand on mat to right of center. Also signed in pencil "Bolton Brown imp," "Geo Bellows ESB."
Notes (acquisition):
Gift; Albert H. Wiggin
Notes (date):
Date from Mason catalogue raisonné.
Notes (citation):
Mason, Lauris. "The lithographs of George Bellows : a catalogue raisonné." KTO Press, 1977, Millwood, N.Y.
Bellows, Emma. "George W. Bellows : his lithographs." A. A. Knopf, 1927, New York.
Notes (object):
Second state.
The first state is...four inches wider than the second state and shows a post on the left side, and two enthusiastic spectators practically climbing into the ring. (Mason)
Accession #:
1941.1.195
Identifier:
06_05_000240
W. 2859 (no longer used)
Barcode:
36666003814486