Cruikshank's Water Colours by Ainsworth, Dickens, and Maxwell

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Illustrator Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878
Author Ainsworth, William Harrison, 1805-1882
Author Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Author Maxwell, W. H. (William Hamilton), 1792-1850
Author of introduction, etc. Grego, Joseph, 1843-1908
Title Cruikshank's Water Colours
Alternate Title Cruikshank's Water-Colours
Note Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Introduction -- Oliver Twist / Charles Dickens -- The miser's daughter / W.H. Ainsworth -- History of the Irish rebellion in 1798, and Emmett's insurrection in 1803 / W.H. Maxwell.
Credits Produced by David Widger from page images generously
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Summary "Cruikshank's Water Colours" by George Cruikshank is a collection of illustrated works written in the early 20th century. The text showcases a suite of watercolour drawings that depict the narrative of "Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens, emphasizing the dramatic and social themes of the story. The illustrations are celebrated for their vividness and humor, capturing the essence of Dickens's characters and settings. The opening of the text serves as an introduction to Cruikshank's artistic style and the historical context of the illustrations. It describes the unique nature of the watercolour drawings, positioning them as exceptional contributions to the literary narrative of "Oliver Twist." It highlights Cruikshank’s mastery in illustrating various social situations from 18th-century London, including themes of class disparity, life in the workhouses, and the hardships faced by orphans like Oliver. The introduction also touches on the artist's pride in his original contributions to Dickens's work, asserting his role as an imaginative creator who visually enriched these celebrated stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
Subject Watercolor painting, British
Subject Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878
Subject Illustration of books -- Great Britain -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 49683
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 21, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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