Old World Portraits
Portrait of Young Bridger Seward with a Cricket Bat
Ozias Humphry
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a young boy in sporting attire, characterized by its warm palette and refined execution.
Nannultera, a Young Cricketer
John Michael Crossland
1854 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking mid-19th-century portrait of a young athlete, capturing a moment of historical poise and character.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in walnut and cognac tones — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Aged gold
About the piece
Painted in 1854 by John Michael Crossland, this oil on canvas portrait depicts Nannultera, a young man from the Poonindie Mission in South Australia. Dressed in a vibrant red cricket jersey and holding a bat, his steady gaze and composed stance create a powerful presence. The work serves as both a masterful piece of colonial portraiture and a significant record of early Australian sporting history.
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