Half-Length of a Lawyer and Other Sketches

George Cruikshank

Associated Names
George Cruikshank

Artist, British, 1792 - 1878

This is a drawing showing a small caricature of a person gesturing with their hand. The drawing includes roughly sketched figures and cursive handwriting throughout the sheet. One figure is in the lower right corner with exaggerated features, pointing with an outstretched arm. Another small figure is at the top of the paper. Handwritten notes are scattered with varied legibility and style, giving the impression of an artist's sketch or notation page. The setup suggests a playful and informal study, potentially for a larger work or idea in development.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and pen and brown ink with pink, brown, and blue wash

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. Clements C. Fry

  • Dimensions

    Overall (approximate): 20.5 x 18.6 cm (8 1/16 x 7 5/16 in.)
    support: 40.7 x 30.5 cm (16 x 12 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1944.12.7

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center: G Cruikshank; across center in graphite and brown ink: (artist's notations)

Watermarks

ANSELL 1837

Wikidata ID

Q64571336

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