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Fletcher Martin (1904-1979)
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Fletcher Martin (1904-1979)

Homage to Rocky Marciano

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Fletcher Martin (1904-1979)
Homage to Rocky Marciano
signed 'Fletcher Martin' (upper right)--signed again and inscribed with title (on the reverse)
oil on canvas
30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm.)
Painted in 1969.

Stuart Rickseit, by 1977.
Loring Gallery, Sheffield, Massachusetts.
Private collection, acquired from the above.
Acquired by the present owner from the above.

Note du spécialiste

The present work captures Rocky Marciano at the moment of becoming the World Heavyweight Champion after knocking out Jersey Joe Walcott in the 13th round of their famous September 23rd, 1952 match-up. One of the boxing greats, Marciano would go on to defend his crown until his retirement. In 1954, Fletcher Martin produced a series of illustrations for Sports Illustrated depicting Marciano defending his title against former champion Ezzard Charles. Unfortunately, Marciano died in a small plane crash at the young age of 45 in 1969, and Martin painted the present homage that same year.

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