Rowlandson, Thomas

Rural Sports - A Milling Match

Description

Rowlandson’s view shows not only the natural amphitheatre of the valley of Thistleton Gap and the 25 feet square stage but also depicts every aspect of the prize-fighting crowd, said to be some 25,000. After his second defeat Molineux quarrelled with all his friends including Richmond who deemed him unmanageable. Molineux earned a considerable amount of money on a sparring tour of Scotland with another fighter Jack Carter. However, Molineux spent the money as fast as it was earned. In 1814 Molineux beat William Fuller for a purse of £100 but the following year was soundly beaten by George Cooper.


About the Artist
Artist Rowlandson, Thomas
Title Rural Sports - A Milling Match
Dimensions 35.5 x 46 cm
Category Etching
Reference 2005.032

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