Dick Dock, or the Lobster and Crab, 1806. Scene outside an alehouse by the River Thames. A Greenwich Pensioner with a wooden leg takes the hand of a soldier
The national pop-shop in Threadneedle Street, 1826. ArtistThe national pop-shop in Threadneedle Street, 1826. Two designs side by side. On the left is the exterior of a pawnshop (representing the Bank of England) and on the right is the interior
Swearing at Highgate, 1796. Artist: Isaac CruikshankSwearing at Highgate, 1796. A scene outside the Horns Tavern. A portly man is taking an oath before the innkeeper while another man holds a pair of antlers over his head
The difference between law and justice, 1809. Artist: Isaac CruikshankThe difference between law and justice, 1809; showing the Lord Mayor, John Atkins, using the City sword to prod the posterior of a visitor who leaps over the parapet of Mansion House
The Bottle, 1847. Artist: George CruikshankThe Bottle, 1847; showing an interior domestic scene with the father sitting in front of the fire smoking having been discharged from his employment because of his drunkeness
Passing events, or the tail of the comet of 1853. Artist: George CruikshankPassing events, or the tail of the comet of 1853 ; showing the comet with a grinning face passing beneath the sun, with the tail containing depictions of national events during 1853
The Inconveniences of a Crowded Drawing Room, 1818. Artist: Cruikshank, George (1792-1878)The Inconveniences of a Crowded Drawing Room, 1818. Found in the collection of British Museum
St. Swithin Patron Saint of Umbrella Makers, 1829. Artist: George CruikshankSt. Swithin Patron Saint of Umbrella Makers, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]
The Parish Engine, c1900. Artist: George CruikshankThe Parish Engine, c1900. An illustration for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]
The Stone Kitchen, 1840. Artist: George CruikshankThe Stone Kitchen, 1840. A print from The Tower of London a Historical Romance, by William Harrison Ainsworth. (London, 1840)
Randulph and Hilda dancing in the Rotunda at Ranelagh Gardens, (1842), 1903Randulph and Hilda dancing in the Rotunda at Ranelagh Gardens (a correct view of the place), 1842. The Misers Daughter: 12/20, Randulph and Hilda dancing in the Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens
The Gin Palace, c1900. Artist: George CruikshankThe 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]
Oliver Twist or, the Parish Boys Progress by Charles Dickens. First edition, 1838. Private Collection
The Wedding Night, May 20, 1797. Creator: Isaac CruikshankThe Wedding Night, May 20, 1797
A Game of Cribbage or Boneys Last Shuffle, June 6, 1814. Creator: George CruikshankA Game of Cribbage or Boneys Last Shuffle, June 6, 1814. After George Humphrey
Peace and Plenty or Good News for John Bull!!!, May 25, 1814. Creator: George CruikshankPeace and Plenty or Good News for John Bull!!!, May 25, 1814. After George Humphrey
A Sepulchral Enquiry into English History, June 1, 1813. Creator: George CruikshankA Sepulchral Enquiry into English History, June 1, 1813
The Prince of Whales or the Fisherman at Anchor, May 1, 1812. Creator: George CruikshankThe Prince of Whales or the Fisherman at Anchor, May 1, 1812. George, Prince of Wales as a sea monster with Spencer Perceval, Isabella, Marchioness of Hertford and Maria Fitzherbert
Miss Horton as Morgana, 1830-44. Creator: Isaac Robert CruikshankMiss Horton as Morgana, 1830-44
Mr. Kean in the Character of Richard the Third, ca. 1814. ca. 1814Mr. Kean in the Character of Richard the Third, ca. 1814. After Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Zephir, 1817-19. 1817-19. Creator: George CruikshankZephir, 1817-19. French male ballet dancer Auguste Vestris
Ancient Military Dandies of 1450 - Modern Military Dandies of 1819, August 1, 1835
The Head Ache, February 12, 1819. February 12, 1819. Creator: George CruikshankThe Head Ache, February 12, 1819. After Captain Frederick Marryat
The Dandies Coat of Arms, March 28, 1819. March 28, 1819. Creator: George CruikshankThe Dandies Coat of Arms, March 28, 1819
The Theatrical Atlas, May 7, 1814. May 7, 1814. Creator: George CruikshankThe Theatrical Atlas, May 7, 1814
The Allied Bakers or the Corsican Toad in the Hole, April 1, 1814. April 1, 1814The Allied Bakers or the Corsican Toad in the Hole, April 1, 1814. Gebhardt von Blucher, the Duke of Wellington and Austrian emperor Francis I consign the figure emperor Napoleon to the oven
The Rehearsal or the Baron and the Elephant, January 1, 1812. January 1, 1812The Rehearsal or the Baron and the Elephant, January 1, 1812. Procession with John Kemble and Baron de Geramb in a parody of the sacrifice of theatre for profit
Trade Card for Samuel P. Avery--Fine Art Room, 1873. 1873. Creator: George CruikshankTrade Card for Samuel P. Avery--Fine Art Room, 1873
He smelt - O Lord! How he did smell!, c1820. Creator: George CruikshankHe 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 CruikshankHere 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 CruikshankGreat 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 CruikshankSo 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: UnknownAway 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 CruikshankGod, 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 CruikshankWhat 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 CruikshankThe 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 CruikshankI 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 CruikshankLured 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 CreatorPenury 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 CruikshankFrank 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 CruikshankAn 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: UnknownMr 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
