Charles Turner 1773-1857 after Benjamin Marshall. British School Early 19th.Century. The large mezzotint portrait engraving of "Gentleman" John Jackson 1769-1845 the celebrated Regency pugilist. Published by C Turner 50 Warren Street Fitzroy Square, 1810. A good impression on wove paper of this exceptionally rare mezzotint, printed on laid paper, trimmed to platemark left and right, thread margins top and bottom. Some bruising to sheet upper right and to left by the sitters hat, some age discolouration and surface rubbing all to no real detriment.45.7 by 65.4 cms.
Jackson was crowned ‘Champion of England’ after a short, brutal encounter with Daniel Mendoza in 1795, which was only his third fight. He was undisputed Heavyweight Champion from 1795 to 1803 when he decided to retire from the ring, and set up a fashionable boxing academy on London’s Bond Street. His most famous pupil being the poet Lord Byron. Later Jackson became the proprietor of a coaching inn between London and Brighton, and held benefits to raise money for charity.
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