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George Cruikshank

1792-09-27 – 1878-02-01

Portrait of George Cruikshank
portait photograph of George Cruikshank, excerpt from a book on an educational site of wikispaces:history of books,of Shelley and HumphreysCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

George Cruikshank or Cruickshank ( KRUUK-shank; 27 September 1792 – 1 February 1878) was a British caricaturist and book illustrator, praised as the "modern Hogarth" during his life. His book illustrations for his friend Charles Dickens, and many other authors, reached an international audience.

Occupation & Career

caricaturist, artist, illustrator, photographer, painter, draftsperson

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q360466 — wikidata View source

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