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George Cruikshank
1792-1878
Heroic Conduct of the Highland Sentinel
1845?
Watercolor over graphite, on cream paper, laid down on white paper.
8 7/8 x 7 3/8 inches (225 x 187 mm)
Gift of J.P. Morgan, Jr.
2006.38:15
Notes:
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).
Inscription:
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. 236.
Provenance:
J. Pierpont Morgan, Jr.
Summary:
Drawing shows the Highland sentinel single-handedly defending the gate of the prison against the numerous advancing French troops, four lying dead on the ground at his feet, others rushing up the steps to assault him, an officer on horseback beyond.
Associated names:
Morgan, J. P. (John Pierpont), 1867-1943, former owner.
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