Original Pen and Ink sketch of Lady Hutchinson made up as a Man.
London: 1823. Drawing. A petite figure, evidently a woman dressed as a man. There is a suggestion of a bosom and wide hips accenting the narrow waist. The small round face has a mop of hair and manicured beard & moustache - an unconvincing man. She was possibly an actress, but we have not discovered her identity. Signed "Geo Cruikshank 1823" with the light pencil inscription at the side "Lady Hutchinson". On artist's paper 8x9", Lady Hutchinson measures 6" from top hat to toes.
George Jn was the son of George Cruikshank, one of the leading caricaturists of the late 1790s. His early work was in caricature, but in 1823 he started to focus on book illustration. His first major work was Pierce Egan's Life in London (1821) in which the characters Tom and Jerry, two 'men about town' visit various London locations and taverns to enjoy themselves and carouse. This was followed by The Comic Almanack (1835–1853) and Omnibus (1842). In the late 1840s, Cruikshank's focus shifted from book illustration to an obsession with temperance and anti-smoking.
Originaly framed and Accompanied by another sheet of artist paper inscribed "To John Horrall (?) one of the best from Tom Fry July 28/13".
Cruikshank was probably one of the most renowned caricaturists of his day. His amusing commentaries on the human state still today. As provenance, this item came with other Cruikshank signed proofs of his caricatures. Good + overall. Item #8235
Price: $700.00