Old World Portraits
Charles Collyer as a Boy, with a Cricket Bat
Francis Cotes
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a young boy with a cricket bat, set against an atmospheric sky.
The Young Cricketer
Francis Cotes
1768 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A charming 18th-century portrait of a young boy posing with cricket gear against an atmospheric landscape.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1768 by Francis Cotes, this delightful portrait depicts a young boy in vibrant green breeches and waistcoat, holding a curved cricket bat of the period. Set against a dramatic, cloud-filled sky at sunset, the work captures both a youthful spirit and the early history of the sport in England with masterful oil technique.
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