Beat Him to the Punch

Mahonri Young, Beat Him to the Punch, 1932, etching, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Nancy and John Mannes, 1992.28, © 1927, Mahonri S. Young
Mahonri Young, Beat Him to the Punch, 1932, etching, plate: 8 x 11 7⁄8 in. (20.3 x 30.2 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Nancy and John Mannes, 1992.28, © 1927, Mahonri S. Young

Artwork Details

Title
Beat Him to the Punch
Artist
Date
1932
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
plate: 8 x 11 7⁄8 in. (20.3 x 30.2 cm)
Copyright
© 1927, Mahonri S. Young
Credit Line
Gift of Nancy and John Mannes
Mediums Description
etching
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure group — male
  • African American
  • Occupation — sport — referee
  • Occupation — sport — boxing
Object Number
1992.28
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1992.28

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