George Cruikshank

""George Cruikshank"" is a book written by William Makepeace Thackeray that provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of the renowned British illustrator and caricaturist, George Cruikshank. The book covers the artist's childhood, his early career as a caricaturist, his collaborations with famous writers such as Charles Dickens, and his later work as a book illustrator. Thackeray also delves into the personal life of Cruikshank, including his struggles with alcoholism and his tumultuous relationships with women. The book is filled with numerous illustrations and examples of Cruikshank's work, showcasing his unique style and artistic talent. Overall, ""George Cruikshank"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of British art and illustration.There must be no smiling with Cruikshank. A man who does not laugh outright is a dullard, and has no heart; even the old dandy of sixty must have laughed at his own wondrous grotesque image, as they say Louis Philippe did, who saw all the caricatures that were made of himself. And there are some of Cruikshank's designs which have the blessed faculty of creating laughter as often as you see them. As Diggory says in the play, who is bidden by his master not to laugh while waiting at table--""Don't tell the story of Grouse in the Gun- room, master, or I can't help laughing.""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.