Fairy Connoisseurs Inspecting Mr. Frederick Locker's Collection of Drawings

1867

George Cruikshank

Associated Names
George Cruikshank

Artist, British, 1792 - 1878

This is an illustration of fairy characters gathered in an art salon. The room is filled with various artworks and frames attributed to famous artists like Raphael and Van Dyck. The detailed drawing shows small fairies examining and interacting with the art pieces, which are oversized compared to them. The fairies are depicted engaging with the artworks in various ways. The room also features a detailed chandelier hanging from the ceiling. The style of the drawing is reminiscent of narrative illustrations, inviting viewers to explore the tiny world depicted.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Lessing J. Rosenwald

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24.3 x 17.8 cm (9 9/16 x 7 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1989.28.7


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Designed by / George Cruikshank / 1867; lower center in graphite: Fairy Connoisseurs Inspecting Mr. Fredk. Lockers / Collection of Drawings . / That Virtuoso. Whim. / Which consecrates our dim. / Long-ago. / Locker's London Lyrics.; lLv//by later hand in graphite: Original Drawing by GC

Wikidata ID

Q64571339

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