3788058 James Figg - advertisment by William Hogarth, c. 1729/30 by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: James Figg - advertisment illustrated by William Hogarth, c. 1729/30 for instructor in swordsmanship. Caption: Master of the Noble Science of Defense on the right hand in Oxford Road near Adam & Eve court, teaches Gentle men the use of small backsword & Quarterstaff at home & abroad. JF: English bare-knuckle boxer and swordsman, 1695 ? 1734 Graphic Illustrations of Hogarth from Pictures, Drawings and Scarce Prints in the Possession of Samuel Ireland, London. Published by R. Faulder, 1794. P. 88); Lebrecht History.