Print Description
A chaotic and exaggerated scene of a cabriolet accident. Passengers are thrown from the vehicle, horses topple, and a general sense of disarray ensues. The caricature humorously critiques the inconveniences of urban transportation during the 19th century.
Made by George Cruikshank after own design.
Medium: Etching on wove (vellin) paper.
Sheet size: 25.64 x 35.9 cm (10.09 x 14.13 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and irregular paper edges. Remains of tape on rear from attachment. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
SATIRE, CABRIOLET ACCIDENT, GEORGE CRUIKSHANK, 19TH-CENTURY ETCHING, URBAN TRANSPORTATION, HUMOR, CARICATURE, CHAOS. | EXPO-472 (SATIRE)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Published by Thomas McLean, 1835, second and final edition.
Biography engraver: George Cruikshank (1792?1878) was a British caricaturist and illustrator renowned for his satirical etchings and social commentary.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.