Rural Sports or a Cricket Match Extraordinary

1811

Thomas Rowlandson

Associated Names
Thomas Rowlandson

Artist, British, 1756 - 1827

This is a painting of a cricket match on a grassy field. The figures are playing cricket in an exaggerated and cartoonish manner, characterized by their dynamic poses. In the background, there is a large tent with a flag that reads "The Lady Cricketers," and smoke rises from an industrial structure in the distance. Spectators are gathered around, observing the game with animated gestures. The figures are wearing colorful dresses. The overall tone is playful and captures a sense of excitement and chaos as the game unfolds. The style is reminiscent of Thomas Rowlandson, known for his satirical and caricature style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 34.6 × 54.6 cm (13 5/8 × 21 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.5.1149

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Grego 1880, Vol. II, no. 214

Associated Artworks

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A View in Camelford, Cornwall

Thomas Rowlandson

1809

Caricatures (volume V)

Thomas Rowlandson

1756

The Seat of Mr. Mitchell, Cornwall

Thomas Rowlandson

1809


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1880

  • Grego, Joseph. Rowlandson the caricaturist; a selection from his works with anecdotal descriptions of his famous caricatures. 2 vols. London: Chattoand Windus, 1880. Reprint. New York: Collector's Editions, 1970.

Wikidata ID

Q65086268

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