The Life Of George Cruikshank

The Life of George Cruikshank: In Two Epochs is a biographical book written by Blanchard Jerrold that delves into the life of renowned British caricaturist and illustrator, George Cruikshank. The book is divided into two epochs, the first covering the period from his birth in 1792 to the year 1835 when he was at the peak of his career, and the second from 1835 until his death in 1878.The book provides a detailed account of Cruikshank's life, including his childhood, family, education, and early career. It also explores his artistic influences, his collaborations with writers such as Charles Dickens, and his political and social commentary through his illustrations.Jerrold's biography also delves into the personal life of Cruikshank, including his relationships with women, his struggles with alcoholism, and his spiritual beliefs. The book also examines the impact of Cruikshank's work on the art world and his legacy as an artist.Overall, The Life of George Cruikshank: In Two Epochs is a comprehensive and insightful biography that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of the most influential artists of the 19th century.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.