Jack Dempsey, Champion Middle Weight Pugilist, from the Champions of Games and Sports series (N184, Type 2) issued by W.S. Kimball & Co. by W.S. Kimball & Co.

Jack Dempsey, Champion Middle Weight Pugilist, from the Champions of Games and Sports series (N184, Type 2) issued by W.S. Kimball & Co. 1887

drawing, print

drawing

toned paper

print

pencil sketch

handmade artwork painting

coloured pencil

coffee painting

men

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

watercolour illustration

athlete

watercolor

fine art portrait

This chromolithograph card, part of the “Champions of Games and Sports” series by W.S. Kimball & Co., features a portrait of Jack Dempsey, a middleweight boxer, in a red, scoop-necked garment. Below the portrait, a boxing match unfolds, showcasing Dempsey’s athletic prowess. The card, printed in 1887, exemplifies the growing popularity of sports in the late 19th century. This small-scale artwork reflects the visual culture of trading cards, a popular form of collecting, and highlights the interest in boxing during that time.