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Carpentier Collection

"Georges Carpentier: A Champion in and out of the Ring" Step into the ring of history with Georges Carpentier

Background imageCarpentier Collection: The Dempsey-Carpentier Fight, 1921

The Dempsey-Carpentier Fight, 1921
Photograph showing the 100, 000 strong crowd at the fight between Georges Carpentier and Jack Dempsey for the Heavyweight Championship of the World held at Jersey City, USA, on 2nd July 1921

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Marthe Carpentier boxer born 1893

Marthe Carpentier boxer born 1893
Marthe Carpentier French boxer. On 8th March 1914 she won a bout against Lucie Warner from England for the world female title

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Sketch cover, Georges Carpentier, 1914

Sketch cover, Georges Carpentier, 1914
Front cover of The Sketch magazine featuring the French boxer, Georges Carpentier (1894-1975), posed before his much-publicised fight against Gunboat Smith at Olympia in July 1914. Date: 1914

Background imageCarpentier Collection: British Silent Screen actress Flora Le Breton, 1922

British Silent Screen actress Flora Le Breton, 1922
A portrait of the famous British Silent Screen actress Flora Le Breton, 1922 (aslo a famous ballroom dancer) as seen in the Stuart Blackton film The Gypsy Cavalier with Georges Carpentier

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Georges Carpentier

Georges Carpentier
A side profile portrait painting of French boxer, Georges Carpentier, 1894-1975, holding a total of 89 wins, his nickname was Orchid Man

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Georges Carpentier, boxer, in film The Wonder Man

Georges Carpentier, boxer, in film The Wonder Man
Georges Carpentier, boxer, in film drama The Wonder Man, at the Electric Palace cinema, Littlehampton Date: 1921

Background imageCarpentier Collection: The New Dress, 1888 (oil on panel)

The New Dress, 1888 (oil on panel)
989391 The New Dress, 1888 (oil on panel) by Carpentier, Evariste (1845-1922); 61x48.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Dress. Evariste Carpentier (1845-1922). Oil on panel

Background imageCarpentier Collection: The Easter exodus to Le Touquet, 1925

The Easter exodus to Le Touquet, 1925
The British Easter exodus to Le Touquet, 1925 showing the boxer Georges Carpentier and various London society figures Date: 1925

Background imageCarpentier Collection: The Young Shepherdess, (oil on canvas)

The Young Shepherdess, (oil on canvas)
989268 The Young Shepherdess, (oil on canvas) by Carpentier, Evariste (1845-1922); 41x32.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Shepherdess. Evariste Carpentier (1845-1922). Oil on canvas

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Front cover, Princess Alexis Mdivani (Barbara Hutton)

Front cover, Princess Alexis Mdivani (Barbara Hutton)
Front cover, Princess Alexis Mdivani (formerly Barbara Hutton) at dinner in Paris with Georges Carpentier, boxer and actor. Date: 2 August 1933

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Georges Carpentier, French boxer

Georges Carpentier, French boxer
Georges Carpentier (1894-1975), French boxer. circa 1930s

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Loves Distraction, 1880 (oil on canvas)

Loves Distraction, 1880 (oil on canvas)
658742 Loves Distraction, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Carpentier, Evariste (1845-1922); 55.9x90.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Loves Distraction. Evariste Carpentier (1845-1922). Oil on canvas

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Trouble Brewing, 1883 (oil on canvas)

Trouble Brewing, 1883 (oil on canvas)
989630 Trouble Brewing, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Carpentier, Evariste (1845-1922); 71.1x90.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Trouble Brewing. Evariste Carpentier (1845-1922). Oil on canvas

Background imageCarpentier Collection: By morning on 29 July 1830, 1831. Creator: Carpentier, Paul Claude-Michel (1787-1877)

By morning on 29 July 1830, 1831. Creator: Carpentier, Paul Claude-Michel (1787-1877)
By morning on 29 July 1830, 1831. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Heavyweight Championship of Europe - Carpentier v Beckett

Heavyweight Championship of Europe - Carpentier v Beckett
Heavyweight Championship of Europe - Georges Carpentier vs. Joe Beckett - The knockout - French fighter Carpentier watching his fallen rival - 4th December, 1919 Date: 1919

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Georges Carpentier (1894-1975)

Georges Carpentier (1894-1975)
Photograph showing Georges Carpentier, the French boxer, pictured c.1912. Carpentier was European Champion in both welterweight and middleweight in 1912

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Portrait Josina Cornelisdr van Esch Josina daughter

Portrait Josina Cornelisdr van Esch Josina daughter
Portrait of Josina Cornelisdr van Esch, Portrait of Josina, daughter of Cornelis Samuelsz. van Esch and Josina Jansdr. the Carpentier. Halfway, slightly to the left, a handkerchief in the left hand

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Portrait Maria Cornelisdr van Esch Maria daughter

Portrait Maria Cornelisdr van Esch Maria daughter
Portrait of Maria Cornelisdr van Esch, Portrait of Maria, daughter of Cornelis Samuelsz. van Esch and Josina Jansdr. the Carpentier. Half-length, slightly to the left, gloves in the right hand

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Portrait Cornelia Cornelisdr van Esch Cornelia

Portrait Cornelia Cornelisdr van Esch Cornelia
Portrait of Cornelia Cornelisdr van Esch, Portrait of Cornelia, daughter of Cornelis Samuelsz. van Esch and Josina Jansdr. the Carpentier. Halfway, slightly to the left

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Portrait Josina Jansdr de Carpentier 1601-34

Portrait Josina Jansdr de Carpentier 1601-34
Portrait of Josina Jansdr de Carpentier (1601-34), Portrait of Josina Jansdr. the Carpentier (1601-34). Bust to the left. Part of a series of seven oval portraits of Cornelis Samuelsz van Esch

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Portrait Cornelis Cornelisz van Esch Cornelis

Portrait Cornelis Cornelisz van Esch Cornelis
Portrait of Cornelis Cornelisz van Esch, Portrait of Cornelis, son of Cornelis Samuelsz. van Esch and Josina Jansdr. the Carpentier. Halfway to the left

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Portrait Samuel Cornelisz van Esch Samuel son

Portrait Samuel Cornelisz van Esch Samuel son
Portrait of Samuel Cornelisz van Esch, Portrait of Samuel, son of Cornelis Samuelsz. van Esch and Josina Jansdr. the Carpentier

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Jack Dempsey versus Georges Carpentier

Jack Dempsey versus Georges Carpentier
William Harrison " Jack" Dempsey (" The Manassa Mauler" ) (June 24, 1895 May 31, 1983), American professional boxer and cultural icon of the 1920s

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Tatler cover - Anna Ludmilla and Jack Dempsey

Tatler cover - Anna Ludmilla and Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier (1894-1975), French boxer, pictured on the front cover of The Tatler with his dance partner, actress Anna Ludmilla

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Georges Carpentier in La Grand Revue Femmes et Sports

Georges Carpentier in La Grand Revue Femmes et Sports, Palace Theatre, Paris, 1927 Date: 1927

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Paris, France - Facade de la Chapelle du College Grandmont

Paris, France - Facade de la Chapelle du College Grandmont. It was built under the reign of Louis XV. Date: 1898

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Georges Carpentier

Georges Carpentier (1894-1975), French boxer, described by The Sketch magazine as the beau ideal of pugilism. Date: 1914

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Sketch cover, Georges Carpentier & Gunboat Smith, 1914

Sketch cover, Georges Carpentier & Gunboat Smith, 1914
Front cover of the Sketch magazine featuring a photograph of the much-publicised boxing match at Olympia between the Frenchman

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Charles Le Carpentier (French, 1744 - 1822), Honora Fragonard, 1806, etching

Charles Le Carpentier (French, 1744 - 1822), Honora Fragonard, 1806, etching
Charles Le Carpentier (French, 1744 - 1822), Honora© Fragonard, 1806, etching and engraving on laid paper

Background imageCarpentier Collection: NEWSREEL CAMERAMEN, 1921. Newsreel cameramen at the Jack Dempsey vs

NEWSREEL CAMERAMEN, 1921. Newsreel cameramen at the Jack Dempsey vs. George Carpentier boxing match at Boyles Thirty Acres arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, 1921

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Advertisement of the chocolate brand Carpentier

Advertisement of the chocolate brand Carpentier
" Advertisement of the chocolate brand " Carpentier" (1895). Poster by Henri Gerbault. Engraving."

Background imageCarpentier Collection: CARPENTIER, Paul (1787-1877). Jacques-Henri Bernardin

CARPENTIER, Paul (1787-1877). Jacques-Henri Bernardin

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Rouen City Hall / 18th C

Rouen City Hall / 18th C
Rouen city hall as seen from the Place Royale. It was built in 1758 by Le Carpentier, architect for King Louis XV. Date: Circa 1760

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Programme cover for Femmes et Sports

Programme cover for Femmes et Sports, featuring Georges Carpentier and Florence Walton at the Palace Theatre, Paris 1927. Artwork by Charles Gesmar 1927

Background imageCarpentier Collection: The Carpentier-Beckett Fight, 1919

The Carpentier-Beckett Fight, 1919
Photograph showing Georges Carpentier (white shorts) punching Joe Beckett during their fight for the Heavyweight Championship of Europe, 4th December 1919

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Carpentier and Dempsey, 1921

Carpentier and Dempsey, 1921
Photographic portraits of Georges Carpentier (1894-1975) and Jack Dempsey (1895-1983), the heavyweight boxers who fought for the World Championship in 1921

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Jack Dempsey, Boxer 1921

Jack Dempsey, Boxer 1921
Jack Dempsey (1895 - 1983) pictured before defending his heavyweight crown against Carpentier on July 2 1921. Dempsey won in front of 90, 000 fans and a live radio audience

Background imageCarpentier Collection: Carpentier Wins

Carpentier Wins
The French heavyweight knocks out another opponent



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"Georges Carpentier: A Champion in and out of the Ring" Step into the ring of history with Georges Carpentier, a legendary figure who left an indelible mark on both boxing and film. In 1921, he faced off against Jack Dempsey in the iconic Dempsey-Carpentier Fight, captivating audiences worldwide with their fierce competition. Before his rise to fame as a boxer, Carpentier graced the sketch cover of a magazine in 1914, showcasing his striking features and undeniable charisma. His talent extended beyond boxing; Marthe Carpentier, born in 1893, followed her father's footsteps and became a skilled boxer herself. Intriguingly enough, even British Silent Screen actress Flora Le Breton found herself intertwined with Carpentier's story in 1922. Their paths crossed during an era where cinema was rapidly evolving. Carpentier's versatility shone through not only within the ring but also on-screen. He starred as himself in "The Wonder Man, " further solidifying his status as a multi-talented individual. The clash between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier remains etched into sporting history. The Tatler cover featuring Anna Ludmilla alongside Dempsey hints at the excitement surrounding this monumental event. However, there is more to discover about Carpentier than just his athletic prowess. Take for instance "The New Dress, " painted by an artist named Carpienter back in 1888 - could it be related? Beyond sports and art lies another facet of George Carpenter's life: Le Touquet witnessed the Easter exodus of 1925 when he perhaps sought solace or relaxation amidst its scenic beauty. "The Young Shepherdess" painting captures innocence and simplicity – qualities that may have resonated with Carpenter throughout his life journey.