Object number
TN.2009.863
Title
Sydney, First Ball of the First Day
Creator
Production reason
During 2002-2003 Pankhurst was MCC Young Artist. Appointed to cover the England cricket tour to Australia
Material
Size
37 x 45 inches
Description
Cricket match in progress in front of the members’ and ladies’ pavilions at Sydney Cricket Ground. The Central business district is depicted in the background.
Display caption
Sydney Cricket Ground as seen from the Victor Trumper stand. England’s Marcus Trescothick is depicted facing Jason Gillespie during the first ball on the first day of the Ashes 5th Test in front of the members’ and ladies’ pavilions.
MCC Young Artist of the Year Andy Pankhurst was appointment to document in paint the 2002-03 England cricket tour to Australia. The result was an extensive portfolio of cricket matches, training sessions, as well as portraits of players.
Primarily known for his figurative studies, Pankhurst superbly captures the action on the pitch while carefully and creatively recording the characteristics of the Sydney Cricket Ground and city in the background.
Related objects
Object name
Object Category
