Sketches of Grotesque Faces

George Cruikshank

Associated Names
George Cruikshank

Artist, British, 1792 - 1878

This is a detailed drawing of various sketches and notes on a sheet of paper. The sketches include a hand, facial profiles, and architectural elements, along with handwritten cursive notes. Some of the sketches are lightly colored, especially around the hair of the faces. One face in the top right has long hair and a beard, looking upwards. There are annotations next to each drawing, possibly indicating names like "Sir Cecil Trafford" and "Cardinal Allen." The center of the paper shows what appears to be an architectural column or detail with accompanying text. In the bottom left corner, there are two overlapping faces with a startled expression. The overall composition suggests a page of studies or notes for a project related to architecture or history.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite with pink, blue, and brown wash on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. Clements C. Fry

  • Dimensions

    Overall (approximate): 21.2 x 19.1 cm (8 3/8 x 7 1/2 in.)
    support: 40.7 x 30.5 cm (16 x 12 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1944.12.5


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in artist's hand, in graphite: (names and notations); center: George Cruikshank

Wikidata ID

Q64571334

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