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The image shows the interior of an art gallery exhibiting various sculptures and artifacts related to Victorian objects. The space features exposed wooden beams on the ceiling, contrasted with modern white walls. The exhibits are arranged throughout the room, including a large

FOLK ART

West Bromwich Sweep

Artist: Unknown
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Before the introduction of boxing gloves with the Queensberry rules of 1867 (named after John Sholto Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry), bare-knuckle fighting could cause extreme facial injury. The West Bromwich Sweep’s bruised and swollen face is vividly portrayed, tended to by his manager Jem Parker.

Details

Artist
Unknown
Title
West Bromwich Sweep
Date
About 1850
Medium
Watercolour
Dimensions
H: 48.5 x W: 60.3 cm
Reference
CVCSC:0076.F
Collection
Folk Art
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