Tam O' Shanter at the Inn
Watercolour
ca. 1810-1878 (painted)
ca. 1810-1878 (painted)
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This watercolour painting shows a scene from the poem ‘Tam O'Shanter’ by the Scottish writer Robert Burns (1759-1796). The narrative poem explores myths and fears surrounding the night and warns against the dangers of drink. This image shows Tam merry-making in front of a cosy hearth before he ventures out into the darkness and is chased home by witches.
The artist, George Cruikshank (1792-1878), had a long and prolific career as a political caricaturist and book illustrator. He provided illustrations for many of the major contemporary novelists, including Charles Dickens.
The artist, George Cruikshank (1792-1878), had a long and prolific career as a political caricaturist and book illustrator. He provided illustrations for many of the major contemporary novelists, including Charles Dickens.
Object details
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| Title | Tam O' Shanter at the Inn (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878), 'Tam'O Shanter at the Inn' illustration to a poem by Robert Burns, signed. Cancelled duplicate number: AL.9621B. |
| Physical description | Watercolour depicted a man (Tam) and friends carousing in a tavern. |
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| Literary reference | 'Tam O' Shanter' by Robert Burns |
| Summary | This watercolour painting shows a scene from the poem ‘Tam O'Shanter’ by the Scottish writer Robert Burns (1759-1796). The narrative poem explores myths and fears surrounding the night and warns against the dangers of drink. This image shows Tam merry-making in front of a cosy hearth before he ventures out into the darkness and is chased home by witches. The artist, George Cruikshank (1792-1878), had a long and prolific career as a political caricaturist and book illustrator. He provided illustrations for many of the major contemporary novelists, including Charles Dickens. |
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| Accession number | 9621B |
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| Record created | June 27, 2005 |
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