Print Description
A humorous illustration of figures toppling from a small sailing boat. On the left, a man in a top hat clings to the mast. In the center, a female figure clutches a male figure who drops a musical instrument. To the right, a dog sits upright while figures and objects splash into the water.
Made by George Cruikshank after own design.
Medium: Etching on wove (vellin) paper.
Sheet size: 55.4 x 37.6 cm (21.81 x 14.8 inch). Image size: 37.5 x 26.4 cm. (14.76 x 10.39 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, PLEASURE BOATING, GEORGE CRUIKSHANK, HUMOROUS CARICATURE, 19TH-CENTURY ETCHING, SAILING MISHAP, FUNNY CLUB, CHAOTIC SCENE. | EXPO-472 (SATIRE)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Created in Europe, 1835.
Reference: Accession Number: 1931.36, Manchester Art Galleries.
Biography engraver: George Cruikshank (1792?1878) was a British caricaturist and illustrator renowned for his satirical etchings and social commentary.
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