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Oliver's reception by Fagin and the boys

Drawing
1860s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Study in pen and ink, signed 'Geo Cruikshank' and inscribed 'Oliver Twist' and in pencil 'Oliver's reception by Fagin & the boys'.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleOliver's reception by Fagin and the boys (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Pen and ink drawing
Brief description
'Oliver's reception by Fagin and the boys'. Study in pen and ink by George Cruikshank for 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens. 1860s.
Physical description
Study in pen and ink, signed 'Geo Cruikshank' and inscribed 'Oliver Twist' and in pencil 'Oliver's reception by Fagin & the boys'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 4.25in
  • Width: 3.375in
Dimensions taken from Victoria and Albert Museum Charles Dickens: An exhibition to celebrate the centenary of his death London: HMSO, 1970.
Association
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum Charles Dickens: An exhibition to celebrate the centenary of his death London: HMSO, 1970. pp. 23-25. Catalogue of the exhibition held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, June-September 1970.
Collection
Accession number
9995L

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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