James Figg [graphic]Faber, John, 1695?-1756, printmaker[between 1727 and 1729]engPortrait of the celebrated pugilist, half-length, looking into the distance over right shoulder, in a feigned oval, bald, with an open shirt and jacket buttoned at the waistTitle etched above image.State from: Smith, J.C. British mezzotinto portraitsDate of publication from the National Portrait Gallery, London.Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of the lower portion of the imprint statements. Complete imprint statements supplied from impressions in the British Museum catalogue.Six lines of verse etched below image: The mighty combatant, the first in fame, The lasting glory of his native Thame. Rash, & unthinking men, at length be wise; Consult your safety, and resign the prize: Nor tempt superior force; but timely fly The vigour of his arm, the quickness of his eye.On page 228 in volume 3.