Print of George Cruikshank etching "The Wreck" showing a man standing on the shore, tying a sash around his waist, looking out at a boat struggling in large waves. Another small boat in the background has capsized, dumping its inhabitants onto the beach nearby. Bluffs just out.
About 5.25" x 8.5" print mounted on 9" x 12" paper.
George Cruikshank (1792-1878) was a British caricaturist and book illustrator. His works reached an international audience as he illustrated works for Charles Dickens, among others. He illustrated the first English translation of Grimms' Fairy tales.
Antique print. Was inventory of the long closed Nostalgia Factory. Circa 1800s print.
Condition: Item is an antique piece of ephemera. May show light signs of wear and aging. See pictures.
Ships with rigid protection.
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