1835
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
George Cruikshank (decorative signature) is a 1835 graphite by George Cruikshank, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is just a signature, but a fancy one. The name "George Cruikshank" is written in bold, looping letters. Some lines are thick and dark, while others fade into light pencil sketches underneath. The paper looks old and slightly blue. The artist played with pressure—hard strokes make the ink stand out, while lighter lines peek through. This was common in the 1800s when artists experimented with pen and ink. Want to see more of this style? Check out Romanticism.
George Cruikshank or Cruickshank ( KRUUK-shank; 27 September 1792 – 1 February 1878) was a British caricaturist and book illustrator, praised as the "modern Hogarth" during his life.
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