Private Theatres
Print
ca. 1836 (printed)
ca. 1836 (printed)
| Artist/Maker |
An etching on paper of a group of figures in theatrical costumes. There are cobwebs on the beamed ceiling and three lit candles on the wall.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Private Theatres (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | etching on paper |
| Brief description | 'Private Theatres', an etching by George Cruikshank produced to illustrate Sketches by Boz, a collection of short pieces by Charles Dickens first published in 1836. |
| Physical description | An etching on paper of a group of figures in theatrical costumes. There are cobwebs on the beamed ceiling and three lit candles on the wall. |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'George Cruikshank' (printed, signature, 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 | Departmental notes from the Cruikshank Bequest
Full text is as follows:
'9407 Sketches by Boz
40 Etchings Complete
London: John Macrone. 1836-7 (1942 - etc
2nd set.' |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 9407:13 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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