oval cricket ground artwork in watercolour

Watercolor-style illustration of the oval cricket stadium with a green field, spectators in the stands, and buildings around the stadium.

artwork depicting a stylized cricket match at the oval

The Oval Cricket Ground, Kennington London by David Richardson

£280.00

Description A plein air watercolour.

The iconic The Oval cricket ground is only a ten-minute walk from Vauxhall Station. I arrived early to secure a good position with the famous gasholder and the Pavilion both in view.

Glamorgan were playing Surrey in a one-day cup match. Fans arrived gradually, slowly filling the seats, though only to a fraction of the ground’s capacity. When the match began, the beers started flowing. I couldn’t keep up with the score; I was too busy capturing the players, the crowd and the surrounding buildings.

By 3 p.m. the sky had darkened dramatically. I quickly gathered my belongings and dashed for cover just before the heavens opened. Fortunately, I had already captured what I had come for. What a pleasant way to spend the day: watching cricket, sketching and soaking up the atmosphere of The Oval.

Size of original artwork A3 landscape 420 x 297mm.

Price Unframed £280

Medium on support Watercolour, pencil, on 300gsm Winsor & Newton Cold press paper

Prints available A3 at £75 and A4 at £45

certificate of authenticity is provided

Free delivery within the U.K.

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