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George Frederick Hinchliff (1894-1962) - Charcoal and Gouache Study of a Naked Boxer.
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George Frederick Hinchliff (1894-1962) - Charcoal and Gouache Study of a Naked Boxer.

1920 - 1940
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‘The Boxer' is a unique early and evocative example of Modern British art by celebrated and exhibited artist George Frederick Hinchcliff.

This large scale and sensitively rendered study of a male nude dates to the end of the 1940's and its sinuous subject is very well observed.

This fine work has a distinctly calm and elegant feel thanks to the way that the artist has rendered the sitters movement. Hichcliff has chosen a subtle and spare colour palette for this work and he cleverly uses the buff colour of the paper to help suggest the flesh tones.

Now framed under art glass (to aid conservation and minimise reflection) this work is in an excellent taste of conservation. It is ready to hang and enjoy in a contemporary or traditional interior.

George Frederick Hinchcliff (1894-1962)

Australian born Hinchcliff moved to England to study art, first in Yorkshire and then at the Royal College of art in London. He graduated in 1923 and exhibited at the Royal Academy and in later life he was the Head of Painting and Decoration at Leicester College of Art

Price: £780

Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this Charcoal Male Nude Study to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
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SA1242679
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‘The Boxer' is a unique early and evocative example of Modern British art by celebrated and exhibited artist George Frederick Hinchcliff.
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This large scale and sensitively rendered study of a male nude dates to the end of the 1940's and its sinuous subject is very well observed.
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fig 1. A framed charcoal and white gouache study of a standing male boxer in profile on beige paper within a cream mount and black wooden frame.
fig 1. George Frederick Hinchliff (1894-1962) - Charcoal and Gouache Study of a Naked Boxer.

This fine work has a distinctly calm and elegant feel thanks to the way that the artist has rendered the sitters movement. Hichcliff has chosen a subtle and spare colour palette for this work and he cleverly uses the buff colour of the paper to help suggest the flesh tones.

fig 2. A framed charcoal and white gouache study of a standing male boxer in profile on beige paper within a cream mount and black wooden frame.
fig 2. George Frederick Hinchliff (1894-1962) - Charcoal and Gouache Study of a Naked Boxer.

Now framed under art glass (to aid conservation and minimise reflection) this work is in an excellent taste of conservation. It is ready to hang and enjoy in a contemporary or traditional interior.

George Frederick Hinchcliff (1894-1962)

fig 3. A framed charcoal and white gouache study of a standing male boxer in profile on beige paper within a cream mount and black wooden frame.
fig 3. George Frederick Hinchliff (1894-1962) - Charcoal and Gouache Study of a Naked Boxer.

Australian born Hinchcliff moved to England to study art, first in Yorkshire and then at the Royal College of art in London. He graduated in 1923 and exhibited at the Royal Academy and in later life he was the Head of Painting and Decoration at Leicester College of Art

Price: £780

Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this Charcoal Male Nude Study to the 1930s.

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1242679
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Archive I A framed charcoal and white gouache study of a standing male boxer in profile on beige paper within a cream mount and black wooden frame.

George Frederick Hinchliff (1894-1962) - Charcoal and Gouache Study of a Naked Boxer.

Archive II A framed charcoal and white gouache study of a standing male boxer in profile on beige paper within a cream mount and black wooden frame. View II
Archive III A framed charcoal and white gouache study of a standing male boxer in profile on beige paper within a cream mount and black wooden frame. View III
Archive IV A framed charcoal and white gouache study of a standing male boxer in profile on beige paper within a cream mount and black wooden frame. View IV
Archive V A framed charcoal and white gouache study of a standing male boxer in profile on beige paper within a cream mount and black wooden frame. View V
Archive VI A framed charcoal and white gouache study of a standing male boxer in profile on beige paper within a cream mount and black wooden frame. View VI
Archive VII A framed charcoal and white gouache study of a standing male boxer in profile on beige paper within a cream mount and black wooden frame. View VII
Archive VIII A framed charcoal and white gouache study of a standing male boxer in profile on beige paper within a cream mount and black wooden frame. View VIII
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A framed charcoal and white gouache study of a standing male boxer in profile on beige paper within a cream mount and black wooden frame.
GEORGE FREDERICK HINCHLIFF (1894-1962) - CHARCOAL AND GOUACHE STUDY OF A NAKED BOXER.
Ref: SA1242679
A framed charcoal and white gouache study of a standing male boxer in profile on beige paper within a cream mount and black wooden frame.
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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleModernist
  • MaterialCharcoal, Gouache, Paper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourBeige and Black
  • MotifsAthletic pose, Chiaroscuro shading, Gouache highlights, Profile view
  • SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This framed art piece is a Modernist charcoal and gouache study of a naked boxer by George Frederick Hinchcliff, dating to 1930. The composition depicts an athletic male figure in a profile view with chiaroscuro shading and gouache highlights on beige paper. The artwork is set within a cream mount and a simple black wooden frame, complemented by visible glass protection and paper backing. The piece measures 103 cm high, 69 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. Suitable for a gentleman's library or any living space, the work hangs comfortably above a sideboard or console table. It integrates easily into both traditional and contemporary interiors, adding a focal point to wall spaces in a study, hallway, or sitting room.

FAQs

An academic figure study is an observational drawing created to analyze human anatomy, posture, and light. Originating in art academies, artists utilized charcoal and white highlights on toned paper to capture weight, form, and tonal variation.

Artists during this era typically employed vine charcoal, compressed charcoal, and gouache or chalk on medium-weight toned paper. Drawings were often framed behind glass with acid-free mounts to protect the fragile powdery media from smudging.

Authenticity is verified by checking artist signatures or studio stamps, evaluating paper age and natural toning, and examining provenance documentation. Paper characteristics and age-appropriate mounting materials also provide key evidence of origin.

A monochrome or neutral figure study works exceptionally well framed cleanly against neutral or dark moody walls. Display it alongside sculptural ceramics on a sideboard, or layer it within a gallery wall of mixed media.

Charcoal drawings must remain protected behind glass with a mount preventing direct contact with the glass surface. Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and damp external walls to prevent fading and foxing.
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