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George Cruikshank
1792-1878
The Capture of Colclough and Harvey
1845?
8 7/8 x 7 3/8 inches (225 x 187 mm)
Watercolor over graphite, on cream paper, laid down on white paper.
2006.38:16
Gift of J.P. Morgan, Jr.
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).
Drawing for an etched illustration for History of the Irish rebellion (London : Baily Brothers, 1845).
Inscriptions/Markings
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. 288.
Summary
Drawing shows British troops arresting John Colclough and Beauchamp Bagenal Harvey on a mountain pass, with one officer assisting Mrs. Colclough, who is being handed to him by her husband, and a soldier to the right escorting Harvey, who presses his hand to his forehead.
Associated names
Morgan, J. P. (John Pierpont), 1867-1943, former owner.
Classification
Century Drawings
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