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Fagin in the Condemned Cell
Cruikshank, George, born 1792 - died 1878 - Enlarge image
Fagin in the Condemned Cell
- Object:
Drawing
- Place of origin:
London (made)
- Date:
1830s (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Cruikshank, George, born 1792 - died 1878 (artist)
- Materials and Techniques:
drawing
- Credit Line:
Given by Mrs George Cruikshank
- Museum number:
9995K
- Gallery location:
Prints & Drawings Study Room, level E, case I, shelf 96
Physical description
Sketch showing Fagin in the condemned cell.
Place of Origin
London (made)
Date
1830s (made)
Artist/maker
Cruikshank, George, born 1792 - died 1878 (artist)
Materials and Techniques
drawing
Marks and inscriptions
'Geo Cruikshank'
Signed in ink
'Fagin in the condemned cell'
and inscribed
Dimensions
Height: 130 mm, Width: 179 mm
Object history note
Sketches for Charles Dickens's 'Oliver Twist; or the Parish Boy's progress'. Published by Richard Bentley, New Burlington Street, London, 1838.
Preliminary drawings: 9995A-m; 9797A-F.
Etchings: 9996.1-12
Descriptive line
Pencil sketch by George Cruikshank (1792-1878), for the print titled 'Fagin in the Condemned Cell', an illustration for '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.
Production Note
Published 1838.
Techniques
Sketching
Categories
Illustration; Dickens
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
