Who painted Very unpleasant weather?

Very unpleasant weather was painted by George Cruikshank in 1820.

Where can I see Very unpleasant weather?

Very unpleasant weather is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Very unpleasant weather?

Very unpleasant weather is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

Very unpleasant weather

George Cruikshank , 1820

Very unpleasant weather is an ink print by the Romanticist artist George Cruikshank. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in plate: Cruikshank fec.; lower center in plate: Very unpleasant weather, or the old saying verified "Raining cats, dogs, & pitchforks"!!!; lower right in plate: Pubd April 27 1820 by G. Humphrey / 27 St James's Street London

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Overview

'Very Unpleasant Weather' is a print created by George Cruikshank in 1820, combining etching and engraving techniques with hand coloring added by the publisher.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a chaotic street scene with animals falling from the sky, satirizing the notion of 'unpleasant weather' through absurdity and exaggeration, reflecting the artist's skill in caricature and satire.

Technique & Style

Cruikshank employed a mix of etching, engraving, and hand coloring to achieve the detailed and vibrant scene, utilizing sharp lines and bold colors to convey the chaos and madness of the depicted event.

Context

Produced during a period when graphic satire was flourishing in Britain, 'Very Unpleasant Weather' showcases Cruikshank's contribution to this visual culture, earning him recognition as a prominent satirical printmaker and illustrator.

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Artist

George Cruikshank

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.