Dempsey Through the Ropes
1924
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1924
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white print shows two boxers in a ring. One man is standing, throwing a punch. The other is down on the ropes, arms limp. The crowd leans over the ropes, watching. The ropes are thick and tight. Shadows make the scene feel dark and intense. The artist used deep contrasts between light and dark to show the action. This makes the fighters stand out against the background. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this technique works.
