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An Essay on the Genius of George Cruikshank (1884)

An Essay on the Genius of George Cruikshank (1884)

Church, W. E.
Thackeray, William Makepeace

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ISBN10: 116186251X
ISBN13: 9781161862515
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
An Essay On The Genius Of George Cruikshank is a literary work written by William Makepeace Thackeray and published in 1884. The book is an exploration of the life and work of George Cruikshank, an English caricaturist and illustrator who was active in the 19th century. Thackeray, who was a contemporary of Cruikshank, provides a detailed analysis of the artist's style, technique, and influence on Victorian society. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of Cruikshank's career, including his early life, his work as a political caricaturist, his illustrations for Charles Dickens' novels, and his later years. Thackeray's writing is characterized by his wit and humor, and he provides numerous examples of Cruikshank's illustrations throughout the book. Overall, An Essay On The Genius Of George Cruikshank is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of caricature and illustration in Victorian England.With A Prefatory Note On Thackeray As An Artist And Art Critic.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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