George Cruickshank 2antique engravings & prints

George Cruickshank 2

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George Cruikshank (September 27, 1792 to February 1, 1878) was an English caricaturist and book illustrator. Born in London, he was a member of the Cruikshank family of caricaturists and artists, the son of Scottish painter and caricaturist Isaac Cruikshank. As a child he learned etching techniques from his father, Isaac Cruikshank (1762-1811), a fine satirical artist in his own right. George Cruikshank published his first etching at the age of twelve. During the second and third decades of the nineteenth century he created works of art which equaled the etchings of Gillray and Rowlandson in their technical abilities, but which perhaps surpassed either of these masters in their pure and wonderful humour. More than any other artist of satire, George Cruikshank was at his best when the target was -- as in this fine example -- culture, fashion and society. George Cruikshank also worked in collaboration with his brother, Isaac Robert Cruikshank (1789-1856), another fine caricaturist and satirical artist.
As the conservative Victorian era wore on great satirical art grew to be unfashionable. George Cruikshank thus turned his talents to the illustrated book. Some of the greatest volumes from these times, including Dickens's Oliver Twist, bear testimony to the lifelong creativity of his art.

In 1835 the London publisher, Thomas McLean, acquired a number of the most popular plates of both George and Robert Cruikshank and reprinted them with his address for a second and final edition published by Thomas McLean as Cruikshankiana..These are all from this edition and as in Boydell's Hogarth are on stronger paper and better images all on early nineteenth century wove paper and large, full margins as published by Thomas McLean in 1835.These are included here as the original publication was pre 1830 . . . some are mucky ask if a condition report is needed otherwise all as per pic

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'Humming-Birds -- or a Dandy Trio' is an original etching by George Cruikshank and published initially in c. 1820.£45

Traveling in France or Le depart du Diligence. Issue Date: 1818..£45

The Advantages of Travel or A Little Learning is a Dangerous Thing,.£45

Le Retour de Paris, or the neice presented to her relatives by her french governess,.£45

`At Home' in the Nursery, or the Masters & Misses Twoshoes' Christmas Party",.£45

Anglo - Gallic Salutations in London - or, Practice makes Perfect
an original etching by George Cruikshank and published initially in 1816.. . . one of a number of George Cruikshank commentaries upon relations among English, French and German language and culture in the early nineteenth century..£40

Anglo - Parisian Salutations or, Practice par Excellence!

. .English visitors adorned in the latest fashions in Paris practice their skills outside the 'Hotel des Fermes' --"Commong porty wous Munseer? -- O Oui -- il est un tres belle jour!.£35 mucky

Anglo - Parisian Salutations or, Practice par Excellence! No 2

. .English visitors adorned in the latest fashions in Paris practice their skills outside the 'Hotel des Fermes' --"Commong porty wous Munseer? -- O Oui -- il est un tres belle jour!.£30

The Sailors Progress Frontespiece :Cruikshank's series of 8 naval-themed cartoons lampoon prominent figures in military and political life. The cartoons, each labelled with a Plate number from No.1 to No.8, chronicle the career in the Royal Navy of Master Blockhead, who starts as a Midshipman.

complete set 8 & Frontespiece £180