Diana Thorne (1894-1963) Etching “Jack Dempsey vs Argentine Heavyweight Luis Angel Firpo”, circa 1923, signed in the print and pencil signed lower right Dianne Thorne. Dempsey was defending his title and after being knocked out of the ring in the first round, Dempsey battered Firpo into defeat in the 2^nd. In addition to dog etchings Diane Thorne executed a series of popular sports etchings featuring skiing and boxing which were characterized by multiple images engraved on the same plate.

10 5/8 in. x 14 ¼ in. Overall 16 ¾ in. x 20 ¾ in.