The Squire's Boxing Lesson

William Powell Frith 1819 - 1909

Summary

Scene taken from Goldsmith's 'The Vicar of Wakefield', illustrating the Squire's boxing lesson. Interior sitting room scene, two young ladies sitting at green baize card table to right, playing cards, large woman housekeeper standing behind them. Gentleman in a red coat sits with his back to the table, there is a young boy standing between his legs. He has hold of the young boy's arms, teaching him how to box, facing second young boy. There is an open door in background.