George Cruikshank (decorative signature)

George Cruikshank

Associated Names
George Cruikshank

Artist, British, 1792 - 1878

This is a drawing of elaborate and stylized handwriting. The work features expressive and decorative script written in dark ink on a light background. The strokes are fluid and bold, with varying thickness creating visual contrast. The handwriting is embellished with loops and swirls, emphasizing aesthetic form over readability. The paper appears slightly discolored and aged, adding character to the piece.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink over graphite on blue paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. Clements C. Fry

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 20 x 32.2 cm (7 7/8 x 12 11/16 in.)
    support: 30.5 x 40.7 cm (12 x 16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1944.12.2

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1992

  • Patten, Robert L. George Cruikshank's Life, Times, and Art: Volume I 1792-1835, New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1992, p.1

Inscriptions

across center: George Cruikshank

Wikidata ID

Q64571331

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