THORPE, (James H.).

An original full-length pencil, pen and ink sketch by James Thorpe, of a batsman in cricket whites and pads, holding a bat aloft. Unsigned. Showing only part of the bat, the batsman's head, and his feet visible. On the reverse is a preliminary sketch in ink, of a batsman's hands gripping a bat handle.

Executed c.1920s. With minor alterations in white. Slight loss to top edge, not affecting drawing. Size 17.5cms x 22cms.
James Thorpe, (1876-1949), was the author and illustrator of'A Cricket Bag, published in 1929. He also illustrated de Selincourt's Over published in 1932. He was a contributor to Punch (1909-1938) and The Graphic (1908-1915).
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