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George Cruikshank
1792-1878
The Rebels storming "The Turret" at Lieut. Tyrrell's
1845?
Watercolor over graphite, on cream paper, laid down on white paper.
8 7/8 x 7 3/8 inches (225 x 187 mm)
Gift of J.P. Morgan, Jr.
2006.38:14
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).
Inscription:
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.
Provenance:
J. Pierpont Morgan, Jr.
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.
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