Cruikshank Collection (page 5)

He smelt - O Lord! How he did smell!, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
He smelt - O Lord! How he did smell!, c1820. Satirical cartoon, with a quote from Southeys " Minor Poems", vol. iii p. 103

Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings, c1820. Satirical cartoon of King George IV, lampooning his excesses, with a quote from the Bible, Proverbs 31:3

Here is a Gentlemen, and a friend of mine!, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
Here is a Gentlemen, and a friend of mine!, c1820. Satirical cartoon from a political pamphlet: " The question is not merely whether the Queen shall have her rights

Le Roy le veut! G. R. c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
" Le Roy le veut!" G. R. c1820. The King desires it! ; satirical cartoon of George IV being crowned with a bag of money

Great offices will have Great talents, 1819. Creator: George Cruikshank
Great offices will have Great talents, 1819. Satirical cartoon of King George IV; the three ostrich plumes of the Prince of Wales have been replaced with ostentatious peacock feathers

So let him stand... c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
So let him stand... c1820. Satirical cartoon of King George IV in church, with the Ten Commandments behind him. The quote is from " The Curse of Minerva"

Away with her, and waft her hence ---, c1820. Creator: Unknown
Away with her, and waft her hence ---, c1820. Satirical cartoon with a quote from Shakespeares " Henry VI, Part III", showing Queen Caroline being offered a bribe of £ 50

God, and your Majesty, protect mine innocence, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
God, and your Majesty, protect mine innocence, c1820. Satirical cartoon with a quote from Shakespeares " King Henry VIII"

What are you at? What are you after?, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
What are you at? What are you after?, c1820. Satirical cartoon of the Prince Regent (future King George IV) dressed as a carpenter and self-destructively sawing through The Crown sign

The most desolate woman in the world, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
The most desolate woman in the world, c1820. Thy daughter, then, could hear thee weep; but now she sleeps the dreamless sleep

I am wrapp d in dismal thinkings!, c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
I am wrapp d in dismal thinkings!, c1820. Satirical cartoon of the Prince Regent (future King George IV) with the British lion

Lured from her own, her native home... c1820. Creator: George Cruikshank
Lured from her own, her native home, the home of early life, and doom d in stranger realms to roam; a widow! Yet a wife! - Phillipss Lament, c1820

Penury incurr d by endless riot, vanity, the lust of pleasure and variety!, c1820 Creator
Penury incurr d by endless riot, vanity, the lust of pleasure and variety! Ministerial grace deals him out money from the public chest, c1820

At Home in the Nursery, or The Masters and Misses Two Shoes Christmas Party, 1835
" At Home" in the Nursery, or The Masters and Misses Twoshoes Christmas Party, 1835. Chaotic scene: a boy on a rocking horse, a servant bringing food on a platter

Frank rescues Colman, c1850. Creator: George Cruikshank
Frank rescues Colman, c1850. Frank rescues Coleman - ropes are used to drag two boys from the sea after their boat overturns

An Interrupted English Dinner Party at Paris, c1849. Creator: George Cruikshank
An Interrupted English Dinner Party at Paris - Mourir pour la Patrie, c1849. Humorous scene: shocked and terrified English diners are interrupted at dinner

Mr Punch (or Pulcinella) and other commedia dell arte characters, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Mr Punch (or Pulcinella) and other commedia dell arte characters, 19th century

The dancing lesson: The Minuet, 1835. Private Collection

Quadrilles: practising at home, c1815. Private Collection

Specimens of waltzing, 1817. Private Collection

AT HOME in the NURSERY, or The Masters and misses wo shoes C
Hand-coloured etching, AT HOME in the NURSERY or The master and mi?ses two shoes Christmas Party, drawn by George Cruikshank

Monmouth Street, Soho, an illustration by G. Cruikshank for Dickens Sketches by Boz. (1938). Scene in Victorian London, with children playing in the gutter

Well known Characters in the Pump Room, Bath, taking a sip with King Bladud, 1825. Crowds in the fashionable watering place of Bath in Somerset

The Beard and Moustache Movement, 1854. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Beard and Moustache Movement. John Bull in a Beard; or, The Advantages of Travel and Education. 1854. John Bull, the personification of the United Kingdom in general and England in particular

Outside White Horse Cellar, Piccadilly, 1821, (1920). Artists: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Outside White Horse Cellar, Piccadilly, 1821, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

The Green Rooom at Drury Lane Theatre, 1821, (1920). Artists: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
The Green Rooom at Drury Lane Theatre, 1821, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

At the Royal Cockpit, 1821, (1920). Artists: Isaac Robert Cruikshank, George Cruikshank
At the Royal Cockpit, 1821, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

After the Opera, 1821, (1920). Artists: Isaac Robert Cruikshank, George Cruikshank
After the Opera, 1821, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

In the Saloon at Covent Garden, 1821, (1920). Artists: Isaac Robert Cruikshank, George Cruikshank
In the Saloon at Covent Garden, 1821, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Women admiring the statue of Achilles, Hyde Park, London, 1822. Artist
Women admiring the statue of Achilles, Hyde Park, London, 1822. Satirical cartoon showinf back and front views of women admiring Achilles. The first word is Backside with the side scored through

A Visit to the Fives Court, 1822. Artist: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
A Visit to the Fives Court, 1822. Scene showing a prizefight in progress at a venue in St Martins Street, Westminster, London

Turtle doves and turtle soup!!, 1822. Artist
Turtle doves and turtle soup!!, 1822. A scene on board the Royal Yacht. George IV is wearing Highland dress and kneeling at the feet of Lady Hell-fling-stone

The property tax for ever!!!, 1816. Artist
The property tax for ever!!!, 1816. A scene in the Guildhall. Alderman John Atkins is haranguing the audience on the matter of the income tax. Sir William Curtis is wearing sailors trousers

The Death of Boney by Sir Wm Biscuit!, 1809. Artist
The Death of Boney by Sir Wm Biscuit!, 1809. Above the image are the words Glorious news from the expedition!!!; showing Sir William Curtis leaning from a small open boat towards the shore

A peep into the Blue Coat School!!!!!!!!!, 1815. Artist
A peep into the Blue Coat School!!!!!!!!!, 1815. Showing a pig in military uniform (General Sir Eyre Coote) standing on its hind legs and being birched by three Christs Hospital boys

A civic louse in the state bed!!!, or the Corporation conglomorated!!, 1824. Artist
A civic louse in the state bed!!!, or the Corporation conglomorated!!, 1824. The City aldermen and Lord Mayor John Garratt examining an enormous louse on the Mansion House state bed

Loyal Addresss & Radical Petitions... 1819. Artist
Loyal Addresss & Radical Petitions, or the R-ts most gracious answer to both sides of the question at once, 1819. The Prince Regent standing on a dais

Scene in Covent Garden, Westminster, London, 1830. Artist: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Scene in Covent Garden, Westminster, London, 1830. One of the afflicting occurrences in life in London, Tom, Jerry and Logic arrested in their progress home by the melancholy discovery of Corinthian

A hint for another Statue - or, a Sketch of a Modern Weather Cock, 1804. William Windham standing on a whirligig. On each side of his pedestal stands a (contrasted) volunteer

The Rival Candidates, 1784. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
The Rival Candidates, 1784. The three candidates for the Westminster constituency at the 1784 general election. Charles James Fox in the centre, in the pose of orator

Westminster Races... 1784. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
Westminster Races... 1784. Showing the three candidates for the Westminster constituency in the 1784 general election, Samuel Hood, Charles James Fox and Cecil Wray

Indelicate Investigation or the Spying D-glass s, 1813. Artist: George Cruikshank
Indelicate Investigation or the Spying D-glass s, 1813. Lady Douglas and her husband kneel on the floor, peering through spyglasses at the Princess of Wales lying on a sofa

The Inside of a Newly Reformed Workhouse with all Abuses Removed, 1813. Artist
The Inside of a Newly Reformed Workhouse with all Abuses Removed, 1813. On the left a rat with the head of John Smith is attacking sacks

Saddle white Surry for Cheapside to Morrow, 1812. Artist: George Cruikshank
Saddle white Surry for Cheapside to Morrow, 1812. Cheapside by Bow Church, with a sweeps boy sticking a flue brush in the backside of the Lord Mayors horse

Sons of harmony - scene Chandois Street, 1801. Members of a club (possibly The Brilliants ) sitting, asleep, beside a table bearing lighted candles, bottle, glasses and a pipe

The grand review on Sydenham Common... 1792. Dressed in military uniform, King George III, followed by William Pitt the Younger, Edmund Burke and others, is chasing the Prince of Wales

Corporation of Windsor, 1790. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
Corporation of Windsor, 1790. The Corporations visit to their brother in Smithfield or the hogs feast on being sworn-in

A frolic at the melon shop in Piccadilly, 1826. The scene is set in the garden of Mrs Coutts house, Stratton Street where she threatens the Duke of St Albans with a horse-whip

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George Cruikshank was a renowned British artist and illustrator who lived from 1792 to 1878. His works captured the essence of London's transformation during the expansion of the city in the early 19th century. Through his vivid illustrations, he depicted scenes ranging from London going out of town to raining cats and dogs. One of Cruikshank's notable contributions was his collaboration with Pierce Egan on "Life in London" in 1821. This publication showcased various aspects of urban life, including chess games where Cruikshank's artistic prowess shone through, and is famous for his portrayal of iconic characters such as Punch, Judy, and Baby. Mr Punch and Toby became beloved figures that entertained audiences with their mischievous antics. In addition to capturing daily life, it also delved into political satire. His work titled "The Court at Brighton a La Chinese - 1816" humorously depicted Napoleon Bonaparte crowning himself Emperor while poking fun at societal norms. Furthermore, Cruikshank showcased his talent through satirical etchings like "The Examination of a Young Surgeon" in 1811. These pieces provided social commentary on various issues prevalent during that time. His versatility extended beyond illustrations as he designed wrappers for Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist. The wrapper design added an extra layer of visual appeal to Dickens' timeless story. Cruikshank even commemorated historical events such as Her Majesty Queen Victoria's First Entry into Brighton in October (year not specified). His artwork immortalized this significant moment in British history for future generations to appreciate. Throughout his career, George Cruikshank left an indelible mark on art and illustration with his unique style and ability to capture both everyday life and extraordinary events alike.