The Boxer: John L. Sullivan
The former world-heavyweight champion boxer John L. Sullivan, depicted in a classic pose, as if etched in stone. Sullivan was a hero to many of his fellow Irish-Americans in the late nineteenth century. He was a fighter in the old days when matches could last more than one-hundred rounds and opponents were allowed to kick, wrestle, and gouge as well as punch. After he retired, the great ‘John L.’ helped instate the modern boxing rules that we have today- including the use of gloves!
The original was completed in watercolor and gouache on Arches cold-press, in 2006.
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pwruiz
beautiful drawing in this, great composition and tensions created…thanks for sharing
Damien Mason
Your colour use in this is just astounding.
art4friends
thanks for the comment
i really like your style~
Firedrake
Bloody hell, where did you come from? Great work
Jason Michaels
Classic and considered – very nice.
Bones
Your art is incredible.
Elisabete Nasc...
Your work is breath taking…
circusgallery
outstanding work
madvlad
a true hero-and man