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Introduction
George Cruikshank (27 September 1792 – 1 February 1878) was a British caricaturist and book illustrator, praised as the "modern Hogarth" during his life. His book illustrations for his friend Charles Dickens, and many other authors, reached an international audience.
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Q360466
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Introduction
Artist famous for his political cartoons and prolific book illustrations. In his later career he made moral narratives in woodcut, especially in regards to the temperance movement. Cruikshank was also an actor. Comment on works: caricaturist
Nationalities
British, English
Gender
Male
Roles
Artist, Actor, Etcher, Caricaturist, Cartoonist, Woodcutter, Genre Artist, Illustrator, Painter, Photographer
Names
George Cruikshank, I George Cruikshank, I George Cruickshank, Cruickshank, cruikshank, george cruikshank
Ulan
500115604
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6 works online

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