The Child Found
1780
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1780
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
You see a small watercolor of a woman cradling a child in a dim room, while two men stand nearby. The scene looks ordinary, but the faces are exaggerated—almost like a cartoon. Isaac Cruikshank was known for satirical prints, so this might be a quiet joke or a social comment. The soft watercolor washes make it feel personal, not polished. To see more of his playful style, look up Cruikshank, Isaac.
