Title from caption on object: “Buddy Baer on His Way Out…”

January 9, 1942

American 20th Century

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This is a photograph of a boxing match between two athletes. The image captures an intense moment in the fight, showing the central figure with his arm in a powerful punch aimed at the other, who is in a defensive position. Both individuals are wearing traditional boxing shorts and gloves. The photograph is sepia-toned. Handwritten text is present in the image, providing context about the scene, including names and a date. The lighting and focus emphasize the physicality and motion involved in the sport, highlighting the athleticism and concentration of the figures.
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Provenance

Ross Kelbaugh, Marriottsville, MD; NGA purchase, 2023.

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Inscriptions

by unknown hand, top center in white ink: BUDDY BAER ON HIS WAY OUT; upper right: "Note" / "Louis" / "Muscles" / Jan 9 / 1942.; lower center: A Great / Picture; on verso, by Ross Kelbaugh, top left in graphite: 24.10.RJH / AF098A; by unknown hand, upper center in black crayon: Buddy / [illegible] Baer Louis / Jan 9-42-


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