Subject(s): Anonymous Sport: Cricket Location: Ferens Art Gallery , Hull, UK Unveiled: 1895 Sculptor: William Day Keyworth Material: Marble Status: In Situ Inscription(s): Plaque: William Day KEYWORTH the younger Hull 1843-1902. The Batsman (or The Young Cricketer), 1895. Purchased in 1993 using the Ferens Endowment Fund with the aid of the Alderman Rupert Alec-Smith Fund and the MGC/V&A Purchase Grant Fund. Keyworth the younger was trained by his father, also a successful Hull sculptor. He was patronized by the Wilson shipping family of Hull and his marble busts of family members were exhibited at the Royal Academy to considerable acclaim. Amongst his most notable public works were a figure of 'Britannia' on the Exchange Buildings, Lowgate (Hull) and the colossal Lions for the front of Leeds Town Hall. This sculpture was one of a pair made for a Mr Peckover, a banker of Wisbeach (with The Croquet Player). It is possible that it was actually designed by his father. This work was acquired by the gallery in the face of stiff competition from cricketing enthusiasts. The boy is depicted in a forward defensive stance, his cap and coat behind him. Keyworth's skilful approach to portrait sculpture and his knowledge of classical antiquity and drapery are displayed to great effect. KINCM 2005.6391. Links: None