Object number
TN.2008.2330
Title
Cricket at Moulsey Hurst
Date
1790 - 1790
Creator
Production notes
The artist of the painting is unknown and as the picture formed part of the Colman bequest its authenticity has been challenged. It may be that the well-documented reputation and recognisable landscape of Moulsey Hurst proved useful to a Paddington forger creating works at a much later date. (Is this correct?- ALC)
Christie's valuation in 2013- circle of Paul SandbyAttributed, according to index card, by William Darby of Sothebys's (ex inf. W Darby 10/3/1970)
Material
Size
70 x 114 cm
Description
Cricket match in progress. Groups of spectators line the field of play. Classical buildings, river and trees: willow, fir and oak in the background.
Display caption
Cricket at Moulsey Hurst, 1790
English School
Oil on canvas
This painting shows a cricket match in progress by the river at Moulsey Hurst in Surrey, one of the first cricket grounds in the country.
The artist of the painting is unknown and as the picture formed part of the Colman bequest its authenticity has been challenged. It may be that the well-documented reputation and recognisable landscape of Moulsey Hurst proved useful to a Paddington forger creating works at a much later date.
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Object number TN.2008.2330
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