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Wood engraving published in Harper's Weekly newspaper March 16, 1878]] George Cruikshank ( September 27 , 1792 , London , England – February 1 , 1878 ), son of the Scottish Painter and caricaturist Isaac Cruikshank , was a Caricaturist and book illustrator. His 60-year career began with political prints that attacked the royal family and leading politicians (in 1820 he received a royal bribe of £100 for a pledge "''not to caricature His Majesty'' ( George III Of The United Kingdom ) ''in any immoral situation'' .") He went on to create social caricatures of British life for popular publications such as ''The Comic Almanack'' (1835-1853) and ''Omnibus'' (1842). Later in his career, his book illustrations for Charles Dickens and many other authors reached an international audience. | ||
| Image:1819-Prince-Regent-G-Cruikshank-caricaturepngAn Unflattering 1819 Caricature Of The | "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/encyclopedia/entry/George_IV_of_the_United_Kingdom" class="copylinks">Prince Regent illustrating "The Political House that Jack Built" by William Hone |
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| Image:1850-g-cruikshank-crinoline-parodypng"A Splendid Spread", Early Satire On The | "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/encyclopedia/entry/1850s_in_fashion" class="copylinks">Crinoline from ''The Comic Almanack'' for 1850 |
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