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Edward Burra: Prohibition and Boxing in HARLEM HARLEM late 20's, Layered
Two men boxing in a black and white photograph reminiscent of the 1930s. The boxers are the primary subjects depicted from the waist up, with their torsos bare and wearing light-colored boxing gloves. The boxer on the left, with dark skin, wears striped shorts and white socks. His left arm is extended forward, throwing a punch toward the other boxer, while his right arm is held closer to his body. The boxer on the right, also with dark skin, wears light-colored pants and black socks. His left arm is bent, seemingly blocking a punch, while his right arm is extended with his glove open. Both boxers are in motion, their bodies angled toward each other, with the boxer on the right slightly more prominent in the frame.
Behind the boxer on the left, a man in a white shirt with suspenders and a fedora hat stands near him, reaching out with his right hand. Next to him, a man in a dark suit and hat is visible. Behind the boxers, a small crowd of men, all with dark skin and wearing suits and hats, are observing the fight. On the far right, a man with a white uniform hat and a dark suit stands, looking intently at the