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Vanity Fair: "Hard Hitter"
Vanity Fair: "Hard Hitter" is a print by the Impressionist artist Leslie Matthew (Spy) Ward. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Created in 1896 by Leslie Matthew Ward, 'Vanity Fair: Hard Hitter' is a print housed in The Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2014.264
- Credit line
- Bequest of John Bonebrake
About this work
Overview
Created in 1896 by Leslie Matthew Ward, 'Vanity Fair: Hard Hitter' is a print housed in The Cleveland Museum of Art. The work depicts a muscular, confident figure in a boxing pose.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a muscular man with a mustache and confident smirk, embodies toughness, as suggested by the title 'Hard Hitter'. His attire and worn boxing gloves emphasize his role as a formidable boxer.
Technique & Style
Executed in a cartoon-style drawing, the piece features a plain background to focus attention on the subject. The overall aesthetic aligns with the sharp, humorous portrait style characteristic of Vanity Fair magazine.
History & Provenance
Originally created for Vanity Fair in 1896, the print is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
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