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The evidence destroyed
George Cruikshank, born 1792 - died 1878 - Enlarge image
The evidence destroyed
- Object:
Print
- Place of origin:
London, England (made)
- Date:
1838-46 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
George Cruikshank, born 1792 - died 1878 (artist)
- Materials and Techniques:
Etching proof
- Museum number:
9996:10
- Gallery location:
Prints & Drawings Study Room, level E, case I, shelf 96
Physical description
Etching proof, signed 'George Cruikshank'.
Place of Origin
London, England (made)
Date
1838-46 (made)
Artist/maker
George Cruikshank, born 1792 - died 1878 (artist)
Materials and Techniques
Etching proof
Marks and inscriptions
'George Cruikshank'
Dimensions
Height: 3.625 in, Width: 4.5 in
Descriptive line
Proof of an etching by George Cruikshank (1792-1878), titled 'The evidence destroyed', for the 1846 edition of 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens.
Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no)
Victoria and Albert Museum Charles Dickens: An exhibition to celebrate the centenary of his death London: HMSO, 1970. P.24. Catalogue of the exhibition held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, June-September 1970.
The full text of the entry is as follows:
'Four proofs of the etchings for the 1846 edition of the illustrations to Oliver Twist
(a), (b), and (d) signed George Cruikshank, (c) signed Geog Cruikshank
Average size 41/2 x 35/8
(a) 'The evidence destroyed'
(b) 'Mr Fagin and his pupil recovering Nancy'
(c) 'The Jew and Morris Bolter begin to understand each other'
(d) 'The last Chance'
9996.10, 9996.8, 9996.7, 9996.9'
Exhibition History
Charles Dickens (Victoria and Albert Museum 10/06/1970-20/09/1970)
Associated names
Charles Dickens
Techniques
Etching
Categories
Dickens
Collection code
PDP
