Forms part of a collection of 20 watercolor drawings by Cruikshank to illustrate W.H. Maxwell's History of the Irish Rebellion.
Drawing for an etched illustration for History of the Irish rebellion (London : Baily Brothers, 1845).
Each drawing is signed by the artist and inscribed with a title below the image in pen and brown ink; in pencil on mount at lower right: p. 48.
Drawing shows the interior of a bedroom where Lord Edward Fitzgerald, a knife in his hand and his shirt open at the neck, is accosted by Captain Swan and Captain Ryan, who lie on the floor, holding onto each of his legs to prevent his escape, while Major Henry Sirr enters at right, firing his pistol at the rebel; with a bed to the left and a picture on the wall behind.
Morgan, J. P. (John Pierpont), 1867-1943, former owner.