Historic painting of 1862 cricket match goes on display in Hobart

A painting of a match from England’s first cricket tour of Australia has gone on public display in Hobart. Libraries Tasmania says the Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts acquired the work, which depicts a February 1862 match between a visiting England XI and a side of 22 Tasmanian players. England won by four wickets. The institution says the painting returned to Tasmania after about 20 years overseas. It will be on display at the Allport from November 12, 2026, through May 31, 2027. The State Library and Archives of Tasmania has scheduled a public talk about the work for November 17. Cover image is an AI-generated editorial illustration.

Historic painting of 1862 cricket match goes on display in Hobart

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