The cricketers
1948 painting by Russell Drysdale / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The cricketers is a 1948 painting by the Australian artist Russell Drysdale. The painting depicts three boys set among the buildings in an empty town; two playing cricket and the other watching them. The National Gallery of Australia describes the painting as "one of the most original and haunting images in all Australian art."[1] The Sydney Morning Herald said the work is "possibly the most famous Australian painting of the 20th century."[2]
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Artist | Russell Drysdale |
Year | 1948 |
Medium | oil on canvas |
Dimensions | 76 cm × 101.5 cm (30 in × 40.0 in) |
Location | Private collection |
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