Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller

George Cruikshank
Cat's Tail - Rare Book Illustrated by G. Cruikshank - 1831

1831

About the Item

Cat's Tail is an original modern rare book engraved by George Cruikshank (London, 1792 - London, 1878) and written by Caroline Anne Southey (1786–1854) in 1831. Published by T. Cadell, London. Original First Edition. Format: in 12°. The book includes 32 pages with an original brochure and three Etchings. Mint conditions. George Cruikshank (London, 1792 - London, 1878) was a British caricaturist and book illustrator, praised as the "modern Hogarth" during his life. His book illustrations for his friend di lui Charles Dickens, and many other authors, reached an international audience. For Charles Dickens, Cruikshank illustrated Sketches by Boz (1836), The Mudfog Papers (1837–38) and Oliver Twist (1838). He also illustrated Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi (1838), which Dickens edited under his regular nom de plume, "Boz". Cruikshank even acted in Dickens's amateur theatrical company. Caroline Anne Southey (1786–1854). She was an English poet. She was the second wife of Robert Anne Southey. Her private education was mainly at the hands of the writer and artist William Gilpin (1724–1804), vicar of nearby Boldre, known for his introduction of the idea of the post-Enlightenment picturesque. She showed early artistic talent. Some of her surviving paintings are owned by Keswick School and held by the Wordsworth Trust.
  • Creator:
    George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1831
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 0.12 in (3 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M-1182091stDibs: LU65037977952
More From This SellerView All
  • King Oedipus - Rare Book Illustrated by Giacomo Manzù - 1968
    Located in Roma, IT
    Original title: Edipo Re. Translation by Manara Valgimigli. Original Etchings by Manzù. "King Oedipus" is one of the most famous and beautiful tragedies of Sophocles; translated by ...
    Category

    1960s Modern More Art

    Materials

    Paper, Etching

  • Illustrations to Punch and Judy - Rare Book Illustrated by G. Cruikshank - 1828
    By George Cruikshank
    Located in Roma, IT
    Illustrations to Punch and Judy is an original modern rare book illustrated by George Cruikshank (London, 1792 – London, 1878) in 1828. Published by Septimus Prowett, London. Original edition proofs on China paper. Format: in 4°. The book includes 24 etchings and loose leaves in publisher’s wrappers; there are additional sheet with four woodcuts. Only Eleven copies were issued. Mint conditions. Some foxing traces on the title page. George Cruikshank (London, 1792 - London, 1878). He was a British caricaturist and book illustrator, praised as the "modern Hogarth" during his life. His book illustrations for his friend di lui Charles Dickens, and many other authors, reached an international audience. For Charles Dickens, Cruikshank illustrated Sketches by Boz...
    Category

    1820s Modern More Art

    Materials

    Paper, Etching

  • Humming Birds & Co. - Rare Book Illustrated by G. Cruikshank - 1835
    By George Cruikshank
    Located in Roma, IT
    Humming Birds & Co. is an original modern rare book illustrated by George Cruikshank (London, 1792 - London, 1878) in 1835. Published by Mc Lean, London. Original First Edition. Format: oblong 4°. The book includes Eleven hand colored Etchings. Mint conditions. Humming birds & Co. is an original modern rare book engraved by George Cruikshank (London, 1792 - London, 1878) was a British caricaturist and book illustrator, praised as the "modern Hogarth" during his life. His book illustrations for his friend di lui Charles Dickens, and many other authors, reached an international audience. For Charles Dickens, Cruikshank illustrated Sketches by Boz (1836), The Mudfog Papers (1837–38) and Oliver Twist...
    Category

    1830s Modern More Art

    Materials

    Etching, Paper

  • Adventures of Peregrine Pickle - Rare Book Illustrated by G. Cruikshank - 1831
    By George Cruikshank
    Located in Roma, IT
    The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle is an original modern rare book written by Tobias George Smollett (Cardross, 1721 – Livorno, 1771) and illustrated by George Cruikshank (London, 1792 - London, 1878) in 1831. Published by J.Cochrane and Co./ J.Andrews, London. Original First Edition. Format: in 12°. The book includes Two Volumes (304 + 340 pages with Eight full page Etchings). Mint conditions. George Cruikshank (London, 1792 - London, 1878) was a British caricaturist and book illustrator, praised as the "modern Hogarth" during his life. His book illustrations for his friend di lui Charles Dickens, and many other authors, reached an international audience. For Charles Dickens, Cruikshank illustrated Sketches by Boz...
    Category

    1830s Modern More Art

    Materials

    Paper, Etching

  • Comic Poems - Rare Book Illustrated by G. Cruikshank - 1830
    By George Cruikshank
    Located in Roma, IT
    Comic Poems ("Seven illustrated books in one volume") is an original modern rare book illustrated by George Cruikshank (London, 1792 - London, 1878) in 1829/1830. Published by Johnston, London. Original First Edition. Seven books bound in one volume (Tom Thumb, The real Devil’s Walk, Monsieur Tonson, The March of intellect, The Devil’s Walk, Steamers v. Stages and The Epping Hunt). Format: in 12°. The book includes Fortyfive etchings and woodcuts. Mint conditions. George Cruikshank (London, 1792 - London, 1878) was a British caricaturist and book illustrator, praised as the "modern Hogarth" during his life. His book illustrations for his friend di lui Charles Dickens, and many other authors, reached an international audience. For Charles Dickens, Cruikshank illustrated Sketches by Boz...
    Category

    1830s Modern More Art

    Materials

    Paper, Etching, Woodcut

  • Les Contes Drolatiques - Rare Book Illustrated by G. Doré - 1861
    By Gustave Doré
    Located in Roma, IT
    Les Contes Drolatiques is an original modern rare book written by Honoré de Balzac (1799 – 1850) and illustrated by Gustave Doré (Strasbourg, 1832 – 23 January 1883) in 1861. Publis...
    Category

    1860s Modern Figurative Prints

    Materials

    Etching, Paper

You May Also Like
  • Le Cocu Magnifique -- complete illustrated book with 12 original etchings
    By Pablo Picasso
    Located in New York, NY
    About In-folio Oblong Dimensions : 29x39 cm. Paris Atelier Crommelynck 1968 Edition #41 of 200 copies including 12 original out-of-text etchings (7 etchings, 4 etchings and aquatint...
    Category

    Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

    Materials

    Drypoint, Etching, Aquatint

  • Beautiful Bath , No. 23 1996 by Karl Gerich of Bath - Playing Card Proof Print
    Located in Meinisberg, CH
    Karl Alexander Gerich (English, 23.4.1956 - 4.1.2016) Beautiful Bath, No. 23, 1996 - Etching - Sheet ca. 44.5 x 32.3 cm - Plate ca. 30.1 x 19.9 cm Worldwide shipping for this object is complimentary - There are no additional charges for handling & delivery. This pack is said to be Karl’s declaration of love to his chosen city of Bath. Each card narrates a part of Bath’s rich history. The court cards depict portraits of personalities – real and legendary – who shaped the city of Bath as it is today. Unfinished, proof print with depictions of the court cards of hearts and spades, but an empty cartouche where the title card will appear at a later state. On one of the documenting photos you can see a photo copy of what the title card would look like. Sheet is in good condition and suitable to be framed. Karl was a brilliant playing card maker and certainly one of the most genius artist-craftsmen I had the pleasure to learn about his work and know. He could do it all: Come up with the tale, weave meaning(s) into it, fill it with spirited characters of his liking, draw it, etch it, print it, colour it and handcraft the inks, paper and card into wondersome packs of playing cards, each of them living in their own, most exquisitely crafted boxes. Every pack a magical marvel, filled with the spirit of this genius card maker … All this he did using his Adana printing press, very simple hand tools and great skill. When Karl closed down his studio in St.Peter’s Terrace in Bath, England and moved to Poplar Close, he sold off work for which he felt he no longer wanted to be the custodian. So a number of prints reached the market then. Printed sheets by Karl Gerich...
    Category

    1990s Naturalistic Figurative Prints

    Materials

    Paper, Ink, Etching

  • Deutsche Karten No. 9, 1982/90 by Karl Gerich of Bath - Playing Card Print Sheet
    Located in Meinisberg, CH
    Karl Alexander Gerich (English, 23.4.1956 - 4.1.2016) Deutsche Karten No. 9, 1982/90 - Etching - Sheet 31.8 x 22.5 cm - Plate 29.8 x 19.8 cm Worldwid...
    Category

    1980s Naturalistic Figurative Prints

    Materials

    Paper, Ink, Etching

  • Beautiful Bath, No. 23, 1996 by Karl Gerich of Bath - Playing Card Print Sheet
    Located in Meinisberg, CH
    Karl Alexander Gerich (English, 23.4.1956 - 4.1.2016) Beautiful Bath, No. 23, 1996 - Etching - Sheet 42 x 30 cm - Plate 30.1 x 19.9 cm Worldwide shipping for this object is complimentary - There are no additional charges for handling & delivery. This pack is said to be Karl’s declaration of love to his chosen home city of Bath. Each card narrates a part of Bath’s rich history. The court cards depict portraits of personalities – real and legendary – who shaped the city of Bath as it is today. Finished, uncolored print likely to be a spare sheet (over production), which were never used. Depicted are the court cards of diamonds and clubs and of Karl himself, playing his Italian mandolin. Sheets is in good condition and suitable to be framed. Karl was a brilliant playing card maker and certainly one of the most genius artist-craftsmen I had the pleasure to learn about his work and know. He could do it all: Come up with the tale, weave meaning(s) into it, fill it with spirited characters of his liking, draw it, etch it, print it, colour it and handcraft the inks, paper and card into wondersome packs of playing cards, each of them living in their own, most exquisitely crafted boxes. Every pack a magical marvel, filled with the spirit of this genius card maker … All this he did using his Adana printing press, very simple hand tools and great skill. When Karl closed down his studio in St.Peter’s Terrace in Bath, England and moved to Poplar Close, he sold off work for which he felt he no longer wanted to be the custodian. So a number of prints reached the market then. Printed sheets by Karl Gerich...
    Category

    1990s Naturalistic Figurative Prints

    Materials

    Paper, Ink, Etching

  • Merry Andrew No. 30, 1989 by Karl Gerich of Bath - Two Playing Card Print Sheets
    Located in Meinisberg, CH
    Karl Alexander Gerich (English, 23.4.1956 - 4.1.2016) Merry Andrew No. 30, 1989 - Etchings - Sheet 24 x 32 cm - No plate mark (trimmed sheets) Worldw...
    Category

    1980s Naturalistic Figurative Prints

    Materials

    Paper, Ink, Etching

  • Pollonaise No. 24, 1988 by Karl Gerich of Bath - Playing Card Print Sheet
    Located in Meinisberg, CH
    Karl Alexander Gerich (English, 23.4.1956 - 4.1.2016) Pollonaise No. 24, 1988 - Etching - Sheet ca. 27.8 X 42 cm - No plate mark - Varnished ('Glossy Antique French') Worldwide shipping for this object is complimentary - There are no additional charges for handling & delivery. Finished, coloured, backed and varnished print likely to be a spare sheet (over production), which were never used. Possibly at some later stage, Karl experimented by partially painting the back with divering number of layers of pink. Held up as finished cards the pink would then shine through the varnished card. By holding up the sheet, this effect can be observed in areas with and without the pink backing. Sheets is in good condition and suitable to be framed. Karl was a brilliant playing card maker and certainly one of the most genius artist-craftsmen I had the pleasure to learn about his work and know. He could do it all: Come up with the tale, weave meaning(s) into it, fill it with spirited characters of his liking, draw it, etch it, print it, colour it and handcraft the inks, paper and card into wondersome packs of playing cards, each of them living in their own, most exquisitely crafted boxes. Every pack a magical marvel, filled with the spirit of this genius card maker … All this he did using his Adana printing press, very simple hand tools and great skill. When Karl closed down his studio in St.Peter’s Terrace in Bath, England and moved to Poplar Close, he sold off work for which he felt he no longer wanted to be the custodian. So a number of prints reached the market then. Printed sheets by Karl Gerich...
    Category

    1980s Naturalistic Figurative Prints

    Materials

    Paper, Ink, Etching

Recently Viewed

View All