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Mr. Minns and his Cousin

Print
ca. 1836 (printed)
Artist/Maker

An etching on paper of a two men at a table laden with a tea urn, plates and other dishes. One man is leaning back in his chair, the other is rising out of his chair as a dog props his front paws onto the table.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMr. Minns and his Cousin (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
etching on paper
Brief description
An etching by George Cruikshank titled 'Mr. Minns and his Cousin' produced to illustrate Sketches by Boz, a collection of short pieces by Charles Dickens originally published in 1836
Physical description
An etching on paper of a two men at a table laden with a tea urn, plates and other dishes. One man is leaning back in his chair, the other is rising out of his chair as a dog props his front paws onto the table.
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
Associated objects
Bibliographic reference
From departmental notes relating to the Cruikshank Bequest
Collection
Accession number
9407:29

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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