James Figg
Print
mid-late 18th century (published)
mid-late 18th century (published)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Print of James Figg, engraved by A.M.J., after Hogarth.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | James Figg (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Print of James Figg, engraved by A.M.J., after Hogarth |
| Physical description | The print features a scene where James Figg is demonstrating various means of fighting to a crowd. The simple line-drawn print has Figg and an opponent int he middle of a platform. The scene has a printed frame depicting various types of weapons. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'James Figg / Master of ye Noble Science of Defence / on ye right hand in Oxford Road / near Adam & Eve court teaches Gentle- / men ye use of ye small backsword & / Quarterstaff at home & abroad' |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Print of James Figg, engraved by A.M.J., after Hogarth. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.2076-2015 |
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| Record created | September 18, 2015 |
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