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Portrait of a Batsman



Date:
1780
Object Number:
M.2019.41
Creator
William Hamilton (artist)
Material
pencil, pen & ink, watercolour
Size
Image: 19.5 x 15 cm Framed: 39.5 x 29.5 cm
Digital reference
Similar style by same artist
Object name
drawing painting
Object category
pictures

Description

Framed, mounted and glazed grey tone sepia drawing of a young cricketer, with short curly hair, holding a curved bat. Wearing a buttoned jacket and knee breeches, standing before a three stump wicket. Trees and cottage in background. Framer's and presentaion labels on reverse.
Related objects:
MCC/AAL/2/TEMP240 : Curator's correspondence relating to items purchased by MCC