Cricket match in progress in foreground, buildings in background, artist W. Scott
Object Type
Artwork/Painting/Watercolour
Framed
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Watercolour on paper depicting five men playing cricket in an open area with a wall separating them from a series of buildings. The man at left is about to bowl underarm to the batsman at the other end of the three-stump wickets; there are two fielders standing close by and also a wicket keeper. All are wearing long-sleeved shirts, pants and black hats. Behind the low wall towards the left is a large building, possibly a school; a church is at right and a windmill in the background. The artwork is signed in the l.r.c. "W. Scott". Inscription printed in brown ink to card panel affixed to reverse of picture reads "W.SCOTT / B.1783_D.1850." Cream window mount; black and gold wooden frame.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 432 W: 585 D: 18mm (H: 17 W: 23 1/16 D: 11/16")
Location
In storage
Registration No
M6533
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Mr Anthony Baer.
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