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George Cruikshank
1792-1878
The Duel in Tothill Fields - Westminster
1842?
7 3/8 x 8 7/8 inches (187 x 225 mm)
Watercolor over graphite, on cream paper, laid down on white paper.
2006.39:8
Gift of J.P. Morgan, Jr.
Notes
Forms part of a collection of 20 drawings by Cruikshank to illustrate William Harrison Ainsworth's novel, The miser's daughter.
Drawing for an etched illustration for The miser's daughter, first published in volume II, chapter 6, of Ainsworth's novel as it originally appeared as a serial publication in Ainsworth's Magazine, Volume II, 1842.
Drawing for an etched illustration for The miser's daughter, first published in volume II, chapter 6, of Ainsworth's novel as it originally appeared as a serial publication in Ainsworth's Magazine, Volume II, 1842.
Inscriptions/Markings
Drawing is signed by the artist and inscribed with a title below image in pen and brown ink, numbered "8" in graphite at head of sheet; on verso of mount: Vol. II, Frontispiece.
Summary
Drawing shows Randulph Crew and Beau Villiers fighting a duel, the former striking the latter in the arm with his foil, Westminster Abbey beyond, the seconds and other gentlemen observing the fight, one with spare swords under his arm.
Associated names
Morgan, J. Pierpont (John Pierpont), 1837-1913, former owner.
Classification
Century Drawings
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