Studies for the illustration 'Fagin in the Condemned Cell' and other incidents in the story of 'Oliver Twist'
Drawing
1830s (made)
1830s (made)
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Several sketches on one page, including Fagin in his cell.
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Title | Studies for the illustration 'Fagin in the Condemned Cell' and other incidents in the story of 'Oliver Twist' (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Pencil, pen and ink |
Brief description | Studies by George Cruikshank (1792-1878) for the illustration 'Fagin in the Condemned Cell' and other incidents in the story of 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens. |
Physical description | Several sketches on one page, including Fagin in his cell. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'George Cruikshank First Idea & Sketch for Fagin in the condemned cell' (Inscribed in pencil with notes and titles. Signed and inscribed in ink, at a later date,) |
Credit line | Given by Mrs George Cruikshank |
Object history | Sketches for Charles Dicken'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 |
Production | Published 1838. |
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Literary reference | 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens |
Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum Charles Dickens: An exhibition to celebrate the centenary of his death London: HMSO, 1970. P.25. Catalogue of the exhibition held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, June-September 1970. |
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Accession number | 9995J |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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