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George Cruikshank
1792-1878
The Rebels storming "The Turret" at Lieut. Tyrrell's
1845?
8 7/8 x 7 3/8 inches (225 x 187 mm)
Watercolor over graphite, on cream paper, laid down on white paper.
2006.38:14
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. 224.
Summary
Drawing shows two rebels raising another upon their shoulders, the latter falling back, shot by the loyalists on the roof of the barn, dead rebels on the floor, others bringing straw to set a fire.
Associated names
Morgan, J. P. (John Pierpont), 1867-1943, former owner.
Classification
Century Drawings
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