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George Cruikshank
1792-1878
Arrest of Lord Edward Fitzgerald
1845?
8 7/8 x 7 3/8 inches (225 x 187 mm)
Watercolor over graphite, on cream paper, laid down on white paper.
2006.38:1
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. 48.
Summary
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.
Associated names
Morgan, J. P. (John Pierpont), 1867-1943, former owner.
Classification
Century Drawings
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