Old World Portraits
The Young Cricketer
Francis Cotes
A charming 18th-century portrait of a young boy posing with cricket gear against an atmospheric landscape.
Charles Collyer as a Boy, with a Cricket Bat
Francis Cotes
1766 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a young boy with a cricket bat, set against an atmospheric sky.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Warm beige
About the piece
Painted by Francis Cotes in 1766, this charming portrait depicts young Charles Collyer with the confident poise typical of the era's gentry. He is shown holding a vintage cricket bat, a testament to the sport's history, while a painterly, dramatic sky creates a sophisticated backdrop that highlights his youthful features and the fine detail of his period costume.
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