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Cruikshank, George
1792
1878
Cruickshank, George
Ainsworth, William Harrison
1805
1882
Ainsworth, W. Harrison (William Harrison)
Ainsworth, W. H. (William Harrison)
Ainsworth, Harrison
Ainworth, W. Harrison (William Harrison)
Ticheburn, Cheviot
Dickens, Charles
1812
1870
Boz
Dickens, Charles John Huffam
Maxwell, W. H. (William Hamilton)
1792
1850
Maxwell, William Hamilton
Grego, Joseph
1843
1908
Cruikshank's Water Colours
Cruikshank's Water-Colours
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.
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
"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 Cruikshankâs 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.)
Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Watercolor painting, British
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878
Illustration of books -- Great Britain -- 19th century
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