Sketch of Mounted Hussar

George Cruikshank

Associated Names
George Cruikshank

Artist, British, 1792 - 1878

This painting features a handwritten note beside a sketch of a horse and rider in armor. The text includes phrases like "awful ignorance of Divine powers" and "the dark ages." The handwriting is cursive and challenging to read. In the bottom right corner, there is a quick and fluid sketch of a rider on a horse, capturing movement with minimal detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink with red, blue, and brown wash on two overlapped, joined sheets from a letter

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. Clements C. Fry

  • Dimensions

    Overall (approximate): 12.6 cm (4 15/16 in.)
    support: 40.7 x 30.5 cm (16 x 12 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1944.12.6

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in artist's hand, across top: (notations); lower center: GC

Wikidata ID

Q64571335

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