Project Gutenberg 2006-05-22 Public domain in the USA. 135 Thackeray, William Makepeace 1811 1863 Titmarsh, Michael Angelo Thackeray, W. M. Titmarsh, M. A. Thackeray, William M. George Cruikshank Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger "George Cruikshank" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a biographical essay published in the early 19th century, specifically in the late 1830s. This work delves into the life and artistic contributions of George Cruikshank, a notable caricaturist and illustrator of his time. Thackeray highlights Cruikshank's humor, social commentary, and his role in reflecting the whims and follies of society through his art. In this piece, Thackeray pays homage to Cruikshank’s unique approach to illustration and the joy he brings to children and adults alike through his playful and often satirical portrayals. The author reflects on childhood memories associated with Cruikshank’s works, emphasizing his ability to evoke laughter and joy. Thackeray notes the intrinsic honesty in Cruikshank’s character and artistry, which stands against political pretension and societal norms. Through anecdotes and detailed examinations of specific artworks, Thackeray presents Cruikshank not only as an artist but as a cultural figure whose illustrations serve to critique and entertain, fostering a connection to the everyday experiences of his audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Caricatures and cartoons -- Great Britain English wit and humor, Pictorial Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 NC Text Browsing: Art & Photography Browsing: Humour 128890 128891 2024-10-02T04:12:46.706881 2023-10-02T04:23:11.816649 text/html text/html 123660 2012-12-26T00:02:00 text/html; charset=us-ascii 47614 2012-12-26T00:03:32 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 125607 2024-10-02T04:12:52.375862 application/epub+zip 126280 2024-10-02T04:12:49.670876 application/epub+zip 110652 2024-10-02T04:12:48.476954 application/epub+zip 223213 2024-10-02T04:12:54.365859 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 217350 2024-10-02T04:12:51.676893 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 192570 2022-09-02T05:17:22.315180 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 114099 114076 2024-10-02T04:12:46.416897 2023-10-02T04:23:11.630562 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 113922 2006-05-21T13:20:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 46083 2006-05-21T13:21:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19905 2024-10-02T04:12:54.487824 application/rdf+xml 11849 2024-10-02T04:12:49.034873 image/jpeg 3070 2024-10-02T04:12:48.755859 image/jpeg 125048 2024-10-02T04:12:46.719867 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia