Etching, "The Cricket Players of Europe" circa 1757
Object Type
Artwork/Print/Etching
Artwork/Drawing/Cartoon
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Brief Description
Hand coloured etching, a cartoon titled, "THE CRICKET PLAYERS OF EUROPE". Image features royal figures competing on the cricket field, Maria Theresa [Austria] bowls to Fredericlk II of Prussia. The figures pass comments on the state of the game. The bats are inscribed with words - including 'folly','ingratitude', 'treachery & infidelity', 'cunning', 'deceit', 'fortitude', and 'strength & will'. The blankets in the foreground are inscribed with the names of European countries and (German) principalities. A poem is printed below the cartoon: 'Behold! the Wondrous Game. Behold!/ See Kingdoms stake'd in lieu of Gold/ ... '. "1757" handwritten in pencil l.r. corner.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 302 W: 422 D: 3mm (H: 11 7/8 W: 16 5/8 D: 1/8")
Location
In storage
Registration No
M6238
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Anthony Baer
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