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George Cruikshank was a caricaturist and illustrator. He successfully satirised politicians and English society including the Royal family in popular publications. Some of his works displayed racism towards groups such as the Irish and Chinese. Cruikshank also illustrated novels by his friend Charles Dickens and other authors. Formerly a heavy drinker, in later life he supported alcohol temperance and contributed illustrations to the National Temperance Society magazines and other similar publications.
George Cruikshank was a caricaturist and illustrator. He successfully satirised politicians and English society including the Royal family in popular publications. Some of his works displayed racism towards groups such as the Irish and Chinese. Cruikshank also illustrated novels by his friend Charles Dickens and other authors. Formerly a heavy drinker, in later life he supported alcohol temperance and contributed illustrations to the National Temperance Society magazines and other similar publications.
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| Name: | George Cruikshank |
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| Gender: | Male |
| Nationality: | English |
| Date of birth: | 1792 |
| Date of death: | 1878 |
| Role: | Illustrator |
| Linked correspondent: | Charles Dickens (link opens in new window) |
| Project person ID: | SLP022 |
| Image rights: | © National Portrait Gallery cc-by-nc-nd Elliott & Fry albumen carte-de-visite 1860s |
