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Billy Edwards, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen &
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Billy Edwards, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen &
Billy Edwards, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888
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Allen And Allen And Ginter Allen Ginter Bare Chested Barechested Billy Boxer Boxing Champion Claus Claus Lindner Eddy Eddy And Claus Edwards English Text Fist Ginter Ginter Allen Hand Lightweight Lindner Lindner Eddy Claus Pugilist Semi Dress Semi Naked Shorts Sports Sportsman Sportsmen Sportswear Trade Card Western Script Worlds Champions Lithotint Titled
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This lithograph print titled "Billy Edwards, Pugilist" is part of the iconic Worlds Champions series by Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Created in 1888, during the vibrant 19th century, this image showcases a British boxing champion with an impressive physique and undeniable strength. In this portrait, Billy Edwards stands confidently before us, his bare-chested body revealing the physical prowess that made him a renowned lightweight boxer. His intense gaze and clenched fist exude determination and resilience—a true sportsman ready to conquer any opponent inside the ring. The lithography technique used to create this artwork adds depth and richness to every detail. The artist expertly captures Edwards' features: his sharp blue eyes, well-groomed mustache, and semi-dressed attire that reflects both sportswear and traditional clothing of the time. Displayed against a backdrop featuring Western script text, this trade card represents not only a celebrated athlete but also serves as a cultural artifact from England's sporting history. Preserved at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), it symbolizes the enduring legacy of pugilism as an art form. As we admire this lithotint masterpiece by Claus Lindner Eddy for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, we are transported back in time—immersing ourselves in an era where athleticism was revered and celebrated through exquisite printing techniques like these.
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