{"product_id":"framed-charcoal-drawing-of-a-boxer","title":"American School ca 1930s-40s, Joe Lewis, charcoal on paper","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\" style=\"--animation-duration: 400ms; --fade-animation-function: ease-out;\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_825a1266a52cc7b0\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice and Shipping TBD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffers accepted; email:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomerService@CuratedVintageDesign.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTHE PIECE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThis striking, original charcoal drawing captures the raw energy and physical presence of a 1950s heavyweight boxer in the ring. Rendered in a bold, expressionist style with heavy, sweeping charcoal strokes, the artist expertly conveys the muscular build and focused intensity of the fighter. The artwork is set on toned paper, which beautifully complements the deep blacks and smudged shadows of the charcoal medium. The piece comes custom-framed in a classic dark profile with a complementary neutral beige matte, perfectly preserving its mid-century aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eWhile this piece is an original 1953 work signed by the artist (signature visible in the bottom right corner), the robust physique and classic guarding stance strongly evoke the legendary heavyweight champion, Joe Louis (\"The Brown Bomber\"). As one of the most culturally significant athletes of the 20th century, Louis was a frequent muse for mid-century artists drawn to the sport of boxing. This piece serves as a beautiful homage to the golden era of boxing and the enduring legacy of mid-century sports portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE DETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Original charcoal on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubject:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavyweight Boxer (Believed to be inspired by Joe Louis).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e 1953 (Signed and dated by the artist).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFrame:\u003c\/b\u003e Dark, simple profile frame (wood\/composite).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMatting:\u003c\/b\u003e Single neutral beige\/tan matte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBacking:\u003c\/b\u003e Professionally finished with a brown paper dust cover and heavy-duty hanging wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFraming Provenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Custom framed by Artistic Framers Inc. (Susan Schreiber, Certified Print Framer) in Rochester, Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Vintage \"As-Is,\" in very good condition. No notable wear or damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Curated Vintage Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48972220825835,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/2813\/3611\/files\/curated-vintage-design-framed-boxer-charcoal-drawing_775328c7-1314-41f8-a7fd-607a8e57588b.jpg?v=1783018893","url":"https:\/\/curatedvintagedesign.com\/products\/framed-charcoal-drawing-of-a-boxer","provider":"Curated Vintage Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}