Kent vs Lancashire at Canterbury facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kent vs Lancashire at Canterbury |
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Kent vs Lancashire at Canterbury, 1906
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| Artist | Albert Chevallier Tayler |
| Year | 1906 |
| Type | oil on canvas |
| Subject | A cricket match between Kent and Lancashire at the St Lawrence Ground |
| Dimensions | 114 cm × 228.5 cm (45 in × 90 in) |
| Location | Lord's Pavilion, Lord's Cricket Ground, London |
| Owner | Andrew Brownsword Art Foundation |
The painting Kent vs Lancashire at Canterbury is a beautiful oil painting created by Albert Chevallier Tayler in 1906. It shows an exciting cricket match. Lord Harris, who was in charge of the Kent County Cricket Club, wanted to celebrate something very special. His team had just won their first ever County Championship title! To make this moment last forever, he asked Tayler to paint this picture. The artist spent time with each Kent player to make sure they looked just right in the painting.
The Painting's Journey
This special painting mostly stayed at Kent's home ground, the St Lawrence Ground, for many years. But in 1999, it had to move. Kent County Cricket Club could no longer afford to pay for its insurance. Insurance is like a safety net that protects valuable things. So, the painting moved to Lord's Cricket Ground in London. Lord's is a very famous place for cricket.
A New Home for the Artwork
In 2006, the painting was sold at an auction. An auction is a public sale where people bid money for items. The painting was bought by the Andrew Brownsword Art Foundation. This foundation helps to look after important artworks. Today, you can see Kent vs Lancashire at Canterbury on display. It is in the Lord's Pavilion, which is a main building at Lord's Cricket Ground.
