Cruikshank Collection (#7)

Old Hats Tavern, (Uxbridge, Middlesex?), 1796. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
A group of figures possibly outside the Old Hats Tavern, in Uxbridge, Middlesex, 1796. Uxbridge is now in the London borough of Hillingdon

Gambols on the River Thames, Feby, 1814. Artist: George Cruikshank
Gambols on the River Thames, Feby, 1814, shows a frost fair in the region of Blackfriars Bridge, London. To the right a waterman watches another man play skittles

A scene in Kensington Gardens - or - fashion and frights of 1829; showing a fashion-promenade in Kensington Gardens, London; women wearing huge over-trimmed hats

The Cut, Lambeth, London, c1850
View of market traders and street sellers in The Cut, Lambeth, London, c1850

George III presenting a Sword to Admiral Earl Howe, c1794. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
George III presenting a Sword to Admiral Earl Howe, c1794; King George III is presenting the sword to a kneeling Admiral Earl Howe, in front of a group of spectators

Field Lane Ragged School, London, c1850. Interior view of the Field Lane Ragged School, with adults attempting to teach a group of disorderly children

Fracas Royal Extraordinaire, 1820. Artist: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Fracas Royal Extraordinaire, 1820. The Duke of York punching King George IV in the face, watched by Queen Caroline, Alderman Matthew Wood and others. With satirical verses beneath

Monstrosities of 1821, 1835. Artist
Monstrosities of 1821, 1835. A number of men and women dressed in the exaggerated fashions of the period, promenading in the park. Their dandyism is echoed by a black poodle on the right

Monstrosities of 1819, and 1820, 1835. Artist
Monstrosities of 1819, and 1820, 1835. Candies and dandyzettes promenade in a park

Sketch for an Al-bum, 1835. Artist: George Cruikshank
Sketch for an Al-bum, 1835. A high wind is blowing in the same direction as the riders and pedestrians, causing the buttocks of the persons in the picture to be accentuated either by the pressure of

Anglo-Gallic salutations in London - or Practice makes perfect -, 1835. Artist
Anglo-Gallic salutations in London - or Practice makes perfect -, 1835. Two Frenchmen meet on the pavement outside the door of the White Bear coaching inn, Piccadilly

Going to Hobby Fair, 1835. Artist
Going to Hobby Fair, 1835. A lake in a park, with citizens disporting themselves on hobby horses on the banks. In the foreground a stout figure, his hat and wig removed

Ancient and modern military dandies, 1835. Artist: George Cruikshank
Ancient and modern military dandies, 1835. Officers in tight fitting elaborate uniforms examine armour in a museum. A satire on the elaborate Regency fashions

View of a Skittle Ground at Hampstead, 1813. Artist: George Cruikshank
View of a Skittle Ground at Hampstead, 1813. Two scenes: above; five men sit or stand round a tabe with a punch bowl and glasses, some smoking pipes

Specimens of Liberality towards Self!!, 1809. A Common Council meeting in the Guildhall Council Chamber. Members eagerly agree to celebrate George IIIs Jubilee on 25th October, 1809

Bull and Mouth Street, City of London, 1825. Artist: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
View of the Old General Post Office, St Martins le Grand, London, 1825. With busy street scene and a carriage

The Drunkards Children, c1847. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Drunkards Children, c1847; showing the interior of a room in the Old Bailey with the drunkards children together for the last time

Scene at Horse Guards Parade, London, 1816. The Prince Regent (later King George IV) is portrayed as the mortar known as the Regents Bomb

Exhibition at the Royal Horticultural Society, London, 1826. Artist: George Cruikshank
Exhibition at the Royal Horticultural Society, London, 1826. An unusual exhibition in the Great Room of the Horticultural Society in Lower Regent Street, Westminster, London

Laplanders on display in the Egyptian Hall, London, 1822. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
Scene of a family of Laplanders with their reindeer and house on display at Bullocks Museum, better known as the Egyptian Hall, on Piccadilly, London

Lotteries, 1826. Artist: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
All Lotteries Will End For Ever, 1826; showing in the top scene Time, lottery contractors, etc watching Blue Coat boys holding up winning number

Purity of the River Thames, 1832. Artist: George Cruikshank
Satire on the purity of the water in the River Thames showing Cadwalla-der Tudor Edwards Vaughan, water king of Southwark, addressing subjects of his borough at low tide by London Bridge

A whistling shop : Tom & Jerry visiting Logic, on board the Fleet, Fleet Prison
A whistling shop : Tom & Jerry visiting Logic, on board the Fleet. A scene at the Fleet Prison, London, 1821 showing characters smoking, drinking and playing cards

Public Bathing at Bath, or Stewing Alive, 1825. Artist: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Public Bathing at Bath, or Stewing Alive, 1825. Bathers taking the waters or stewing in the Roman baths at Bath in Somerset, wearing clothes and even hats to preserve their modesty

The Boy Dies on the Transportation Ship, 1848. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Boy Dies on the Transportation Ship, 1848. Plate 7 from The Drunkards Children, a folio of prints by George Cruikshank inspired by the Temperance Movement

The Congress dissolved before the Cake was Cut up, Caricature on the Congress of Vienna, 1815. Private Collection

Harriet Beecher Stowe. Frontispiece of Uncle Toms Cabin, or Life Among the Lowly by Voltaire, 1852. Private Collection

Merry making on the regents birth day, 1812, 1812. Artist: Cruikshank, George (1792-1878)
Merry making on the regents birth day, 1812, 1812. From a private collection

White Horse Cellar, Piccadilly (From: 36 scenes from real life), 1821. Artist: Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856)
White Horse Cellar, Piccadilly (From: 36 scenes from real life), 1821. From a private collection

Bartholomew Fair: From the Inside, 1942. Artist: R. Cruikshank
Bartholomew Fair: From the Inside, 1942. From Fairs, Circuses and Music Halls, by M. Wilson Disher. [Collins, London, 1942]

The Burmese War: A Grand Naval and Military Melo-Drama, 1942. Artist: R. Cruikshank
The Burmese War: A Grand Naval and Military Melo-Drama, 1942. From Fairs, Circuses and Music Halls, by M. Wilson Disher. [Collins, London, 1942]

A Game of Chess, 1948. Artist: George Cruikshank
A Game of Chess, 1948. From British Chess, by Kenneth Matthews. [Collins, London, 1948]. (Colorised black and white print)

Cruikshanks Exhibition of Bloomers in Hyde Park, 1852, c1870. Artist: George Cruikshank
Cruikshanks Exhibition of Bloomers in Hyde Park, 1852, c1870. George Cruikshanks original satirical etchings first published for The Comic Almanack in 1852

Hyde Park Corner in 1822, c1870. Artist: George Cruikshank
Hyde Park Corner in 1822, c1870. Hyde Park Corner is an area of London, located around a major road junction at the southeastern corner of Hyde Park

An Unthankful Fellow, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
An Unthankful Fellow, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

Taken in Tow - A Scene on a Rope walk, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
Taken in Tow - A Scene on a Rope walk, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

Church & State, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
Church & State, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

The Shop for Bargains, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Shop for Bargains, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

Black Eyed Sue the bold smuggler and Will Watch the look out man, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
Black Eyed Sue the bold smuggler and Will Watch the look out man, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

A Bustling Woman, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
A Bustling Woman, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

The New Police Act, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
The New Police Act, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

Is the Labourer worthy of his hire?, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
Is the Labourer worthy of his hire?, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

Elbow Room, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
Elbow Room, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

Lithography, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
Lithography, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

Forte Piano, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
Forte Piano, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

The Gin Palace, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
The Gin Palace, c1900. An illustration for Hard Times by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

CRUIKSHANK: CARTOON, 1832. Source of the Southwark Water Works, or, Salus Populi Suprema Lex. Cartoon satirizing the owner of the Southwark Water Works, John Edwards

William Cumberland Cruikshank, 1745 - 1800, British physician and anatomist

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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.