Dempsey and Firpo

About this work

This black-and-white print shows two boxers in a ring. One man is mid-air, throwing a punch, while the other blocks it with his gloves up. The crowd below leans forward, watching closely. The ropes of the ring are tight, and the lights above shine down hard. The artist used a scratchy, textured style that makes the scene feel raw and urgent. The fight looks intense, with every face focused on the action. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.