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George Cruikshank
1792-1878
English Beer
Pen and black ink and watercolor, on paper.
4 1/16 x 3 3/8 inches (103 x 85 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.2067
Notes:
Title from published illustration.
Drawing by Cruikshank for No. LXXXVII of the Gallery of comicalities (London, n.d.); published illustration accompanied by verses entitled "Heavy wet", with the first line reading, "King William and Reform, I say, In such a case who can be neuter ?"; caricature also published by George Goodger in his The gallery of 140 comicalities, under the title "Heavy wet" (London, 1831).
Inscription:
Initialed "G.CK" by the artist at lower right.
Provenance:
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary:
Drawing shows a man blowing the froth off a tankard of ale.
Associated names:
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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