Jack McGee, Pugilist, from World's Champions, Second Series (N43) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888
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drawing, print
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drawing
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magazine cover layout
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pastel soft colours
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expressing emotion
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collage layering style
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magazine composition
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collage layout
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men
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watercolour illustration
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athlete
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green and neutral
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watercolor
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warm toned green
"Jack McGee, Pugilist," is a chromolithograph trading card from the Allen & Ginter "World's Champions, Second Series" set, published in 1888. The card features a portrait of Jack McGee, a famous boxer of the time, in a fighting pose. The image is framed by red velvet curtains that suggest a stage setting. The background depicts a boxing arena with a crowd of spectators. The card's bold colors and detailed imagery highlight the popularity of boxing during the late 19th century.
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