Steam Excursion (Plate II)
Print
ca. 1836 (printed)
ca. 1836 (printed)
| Artist/Maker |
An etching of figures gathered around two tables laden with dishes which appear to be tilting. Many of the figures are holding their heads and mouths. There are baskets with dishes on the floor and two portholes are visible in the background.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Steam Excursion (Plate II) (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | etching on paper |
| Brief description | An etching by George Cruikshank titled 'Steam Excursion (Plate II)' produced to illustrate Sketches by Boz, a collection of short pieces by Charles Dickens originally published in 1836 |
| Physical description | An etching of figures gathered around two tables laden with dishes which appear to be tilting. Many of the figures are holding their heads and mouths. There are baskets with dishes on the floor and two portholes are visible in the background. |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'George Cruickshank' (signature, printed, lower centre recto) |
| Credit line | Bequest of Mrs. Eliza Cruikshank |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Association | |
| Literary reference | 'Sketches by Boz' by Charles Dickens, originally published 1836 |
| Bibliographic reference | From departmental notes relating to the Cruikshank Bequest
The full text reads as follows:
'Sketches by Boz. 40 Etchings Complete. London. John Macrone. 1536-7 (1942 - etc.) 2nd set' |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 9407:34 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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