Original black and white paintings by Harry Campbell of boxers Jack Johnson and Tommy Burns
Object Type
Artwork
Date Used
1949
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Original black and white paintings by Harry Campbell, depicting a boxing bout between Jack Johnson and Tommy Burns. On two boards, one a close up of the two boxers and the second showing different stances. Printed in the "Sporting Life" magazine, p44 and p45, March 1949. Also copy of article from "Sporting Life" magazine.
Measurements
1 - Board 1: H: 546 W: 385mm (H: 21 1/2 W: 15 3/16")
2 - Board 2: H: 545 W: 369mm (H: 21 7/16 W: 14 1/2")
3 - Article - Page one on card: H: 326 W: 240mm (H: 12 13/16 W: 9 7/16")
4 - Article - Page one: H: 288 W: 187mm (H: 11 5/16 W: 7 3/8")
5 - Article - Page two: H: 288 W: 187mm (H: 11 5/16 W: 7 3/8")
2 - Board 2: H: 545 W: 369mm (H: 21 7/16 W: 14 1/2")
3 - Article - Page one on card: H: 326 W: 240mm (H: 12 13/16 W: 9 7/16")
4 - Article - Page one: H: 288 W: 187mm (H: 11 5/16 W: 7 3/8")
5 - Article - Page two: H: 288 W: 187mm (H: 11 5/16 W: 7 3/8")
Associated Person
Date Used
1949
Location
In storage
Registration No
2009.23.4
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Brian Campbell and Janice Tendys
Subject Auto Tags
Boxing
Text
Boxing glove
Art
Illustration
Paper
Striking combat sports
Paper product
Contact sport
Drawing
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