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Fine Art Print : Cricket in the 1770S
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Cricket in the 1770S
Cricket as played in the 1770s
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Media ID 619062
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1770s Cricket Played Rules Stumps Wicket
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring a captivating image of a cricket match in the 1770s, as depicted in this classic print from Mary Evans Picture Library. This beautifully detailed and intricately composed work of art transports you to an era of elegance and grace, where the gentle clatter of wooden bats against a leather ball and the lively banter of players and spectators filled the air. A must-have for cricket enthusiasts and history buffs alike, this fine art print adds a touch of timeless charm to any room in your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 51.3cm x 35.5cm (20.2" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Step back in time and experience the thrill of cricket as it was played in the 18th century, as depicted in this print from the Mary Evans Picture Library. Dating back to the 1770s, this image offers a unique glimpse into the history of one of the oldest and most cherished sports in the English-speaking world. Cricket, a game of skill and strategy, originated in Southeast England during the medieval period. By the 1700s, it had gained significant popularity, with matches often drawing large crowds. In this print, we see a single wicket game being played, a simplified version of the modern cricket we know today. The scene unfolds on a lush, green field, with a solitary wicket standing tall at one end. The batsman, dressed in period attire, is poised at the crease, his eyes focused intently on the ball as it approaches. The bowler, also dressed in the fashion of the time, winds up and delivers the ball towards the batsman, who swings his bat in an attempt to hit the ball and score runs. The rules of the game in the 1770s were quite different from those of today. In a single wicket game, the objective was to knock down the opposing wicket without the batsman scoring any runs. The batsman could only be dismissed if the ball hit the wicket or if the batsman was caught in the air before the ball touched the ground. This print, with its intricate details and authentic depiction of 18th-century cricket, is a must-have for history enthusiasts, cricket fans, and anyone interested in the rich heritage of this beloved sport. Witness the origins of cricket and immerse yourself in the past, as you explore the captivating world of 1770s cricket.
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