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Illustrations of Time by George Cruikshank: P.204-1941

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Titles

Illustrations of Time by George Cruikshank

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Cruikshank, George
Publisher: Cruikshank, George

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1941-12) by Palgrave, Francis, Rev. and Annora, Miss

Dating

1820s
Production date: AD 1827

Note

Proof

Title-page for Illustrations of Time, London, 1827

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Plate Height 279 mm Width 379 mm
Sheet Height 338 mm Width 460 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: LONDON / Published May 1st 1827 by the Artist 22 Myddleton Terrace Pentonville - Sold by Js. Robins & Co. Ivy Lane Paternoster Row
  • Location: Image lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Address
  • Text: Set of first proofs bought at one of the Cruikshank sales / (c. 1879)
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Edition

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.204-1941
Primary reference Number: 352
Cohn: 179

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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